Howard (Sam) Edward Lewis Jr., 88, of Woodsfield, Ohio, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024, at Wheeling Hospital. He was born in Morgantown, W.V., October 2, 1935, a son of the late Howard and Helen Galusky Lewis Sr.
 He was a retired employee of Ormet Aluminum, Hannibal, Ohio.
 In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son David Lewis – 1985, sisters Betty and Marylin, and his brother Ronald.
 He is survived by his wife Patricia Shipp Lewis of 69 years, daughter Terri (Mark) Milosavljeric, sons Rick (Amy) Lewis, and Rusty Lewis, sister-in-law Sandra (Larry) Wedderien, grandchildren Jaime Milosavljevic, Jonathan (Rebecca) Milosavljevic, Syl­via (Samuel) Rutherford, Cole (Brittany) Lewis, Jesse (Whitney) Lewis, Chris (Leigh Ann) Pfalzgraph, Gina Ball, Jenny Ball, Laycie Ball, Megan Ball, and Bella Ball, great-grandchildren, Dakota (Kyleigh), Brandon, Marky, Leah, Ally, Noah, Norah, Brooks, Lyla, and Peyton, great-great-grandchildren Rowan, and Grayson, and several nieces and nephews.
 As per Howard’s request there will be no visitation. Donations may be made to Crossed Paws, 41383 Stonehouse Road, Woodsfield, Ohio 43793. Arrangements by Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield.