Chares Lewis Obituary

Charles Gene Lewis, 91 of Southern Pines and formerly of Red Springs, passed away on October 2, 2025 at Terra Bella in Southern Pines.
Born on May 18, 1934 in Red Springs, NC to the late Knox and Margaret Lewis.
Charles married his high school sweetheart, Gale Simpson, in 1954. They made their home on the Simpson family farm in Shannon NC and raised three children. Charles served as president of his high school class, attended NC State, and along with Gale built a successful insurance business. Along the way he earned his title as "Mr Civic" in Red Springs NC serving on the town council, school board, a deacon at First Baptist Church, and lead efforts to hold an Appreciation Parade following the 1984 Tornado which devastated Red Springs. Charles lived to serve his fellow man.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two children, Lori Lewis Schipper and Eric Simpson Lewis and one sister, Helen Lewis Neff.
He is survived by his loving wife, Gale Simpson Lewis; one son, Charles Edward Lewis (Janet); brother, William Lewis (Dorothy); also survived by 5 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 1:30-2:00PM at Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church in Southern Pines with a service following at 2:00PM. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 2:00PM at Alloway Cemetery in Red Springs.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church.
Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines.
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