Mark Allan Lewis of Ionia, passed away in East Grand Rapids Michigan on August 22, 2022 surrounded by family and friends.
Mark was born June 21, 1952 in Morrison, Illinois. As a young boy Mark worked on farms bailing hay and milking cows in Round Grove, Illinois. Mark graduated from Sterling High School and joined the United States Marine Corps in 1970. Mark married his wife of 46 years, Debra Ann (Knapp) Lewis in 1976. During this time he attended Sauk Valley College to study criminal justice and worked for the railroad. Mark excelled in many careers but found his niche in sales. One of Mark's favorite jobs was being a door to door salesman for Kirby Vacuums. He received many top salesman awards and even won a trip to Florida for his excellence in sales. In 1981 Mark moved his family to Oklahoma where he became sole proprietor of his own roofing and siding company and continued into the construction industry.
Mark was never one to sit still. In his pastime he kept busy with many hobbies and interests. Mark enjoyed riding motorcycles. When Mark was younger he was known to hit the gas and tear up the road on a Harley. He made many memories and lifelong friends along the way.
Mark liked working with his hands. He made wooden canes and handed them out to veterans in need at the V.A. He enjoyed writing and had many pen pals through the VA. He also spent time journaling inspirational thoughts. One of Mark's biggest passions was gardening. Every summer you would find Mark in his garden. He passed out his delicious pickles and salsa to all he knew. When he retired he purchased a 1982 Corvette that he loved to drive and take to car shows. He also enjoyed foosball, croquet, chess, ping-pong and fishing. He was considered to be pretty competitive. Mark was an animal lover. He especially loved dogs and was never without one. Mark was a spiritual person and loved the Lord. He attended Zion Methodist Church in Ionia, Michigan. Mark's true spirit was in his compassion and giving to others. He would lend a hand to someone when no one else would.
Mark is preceded in death by his father Ross Byron Lewis, his mother Esther June (Matthew) Lewis, and his sister Coralyn Kay (Lewis) Tomlinson.
Mark will be deeply missed by his wife Debra, his son Trent (Angie) Lewis, grandson Sean, granddaughter Kaitlyne, his brother Jeff, his nieces, nephews and many lifelong friends.
A Memorial service with military honors will be held at the American Legion in Belding, Michigan on September 17, 2022 at 2:00pm. Luncheon to follow. He will then be brought to his final resting place in Round Grove, Illinois on September 24, 2022. A Memorial service will be held at graveside with military honors, at the Round Grove Cemetery at 2:00pm. Luncheon to follow at 4:00pm at the American Legion in Sterling, Illinois.
In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, contributions for funeral services may be made to the family. Service Details. Memorial Service
When: Saturday, September 17th, 2022 2:00pm
Location: American Legion Post #203
Address: 121 S Broas St Belding, Michigan 48809

Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Mark Lewis June 21, 1952 - August 22, 2022 Look inside to read what others have shared Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book