Robert LEWIS

Robert Carl Lewis, “Bobalou”, age 60 of Norwood, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015. He was born to Mary Louise Lewis (Sweetman) and the late Leo Festus Lewis in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 23, 1954. He is survived by his wife, Donna Lewis (Egner), daughters, Lisa Blackburn, Tracy Wilhelm (Michael), Kristina Hardin (David), Leslie O’Rourke (Quentin) and son James Garland. He is preceded in death by son Jesse Garland. Grandfather to Allen, Alex, Austin, Jessica, Katrina, Alisha, Dylan, Matthew, Max, Josie, Bristol, Kelsey, Karley, Quentin, Damien, Nicholas, Sydney, Sierra, Sabrina, and Jacob. And Great-grandfather to 13. He is also survived by sisters Carol Duncan (Jack), Elizabeth Bush (Richard), Deborah Garrison (Roger), and brothers, Leo Lewis (late Margie), Eli Lewis (Candy), and preceded in death by brother John Lewis. He was the favorite uncle to many, many nieces and nephews.

Raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was athletic and enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, swimming, camping, and being with family and friends. He worked as a carpenter and loved building things as a profession and as a hobby. He was the life of the party and made everybody feel like they were his favorite.

A memorial service and gathering will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2015, at 12 pm at The Community Missionary Baptist Church, 4545 Forest Avenue, Norwood, OH 45212. At the corner of Forest and Park Avenues.

Professional services entrusted to Grunn Funeral Home.