Kenneth "Paul" Lewis

Kenneth “Paul” Lewis passed away on January 17, 2026, one day shy of his 78th birthday.

Paul is preceded in death by his parents, John and Madeleine Lewis; brothers Francis McCormick, John Lewis, and Eugene Lewis; sister Dianne Brown; and stepson Jay Mellon. He is survived by his wife of over 35 years, Clare; sons Kenneth P. (Dorothy) Lewis II and Charles Lewis; stepson Aaron (Kim) Mellon; grandchildren Kenneth Paul III, Kade, Karlie, Giles, Ty, Brice, Sloane, Vanessa, Michael, and Leanna; great-grandchildren Zoey, Freddy, Paisley, and Brantley; sisters Lyvonne Wesche and Judy Dodson; sister-in-laws Kathy Deverant and Gerry Harding (Beeb); brother-in-law Jim Phillips; several nieces and nephews; and his church family.

A celebration of life for Paul will be held at Friendsville United Methodist Church on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 3pm, followed by a potluck supper.

Any memorial donations may be made to Friendsville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 176, Friendsville, TN 37737.