Roger E. Lewis

LEWIS, Roger E. Age 77 of South Vienna passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born on June 29, 1945 in Springfield, Ohio the son of the late Russell and Martha Lewis. In addition to his parents, Roger is preceded in death by his stepmother who helped raise him, Edith Lewis; siblings: Russell Lewis Jr., Donna Jean Lewis, Phyllis Lewis, and Virgil Lewis; his sister-in-law Cheryl Lewis and his stepson, Sonny Saddler. Roger leaves behind his daughter to carry on his legacy, Roxane (Rick) Maier; his common law wife of 31 years, Karen “Susie” Maynard; her daughter, Gail Bargery; grandchildren: Michael Dustin (AJ) Shaw, Casey Maier and Starla (Antony) Moore; great-grandchildren: Tehya, Ryan, Jackson, Ayah, Annie, Dylan, Myles, Wyatt, and Taylor. Roger is also survived by his siblings: Maxine (Lowell) Boswell and John Lewis; his close friend, Randy DeLong as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cherished friends. Roger owned and operated Roger Lewis Auto Sales for many years before running Club Panama for 30 + years. Roger was a people person who loved to tell stories and jokes, anything to make people smile. He was a big personality in the room and was always up for shooting a game of pool or anything sports related. Roger was a die-hard Cincinnati Reds fan who never missed a game and always smoked a celebratory cigar after a good win. He also was an Ohio State football fan. Roger will be sadly missed by all that knew him. A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2022 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. with a celebration of his life beginning at 6:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the ASPCA in Roger’s honor. Condolences are forwarded to the family by visiting www.jacksonlytle.com