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Olin Carlisle “Carl” Lewis

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Birth	:	27 Mar 1909 Galivants Ferry, Horry County, South Carolina, USA
Death	:	15 Feb 2008 Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida, USA
Burial	:	Forest Meadows Memorial Park and Mausoleum Central, Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate	:	29.6903000, -82.3874969
Description	:	CARL LEWIS, 98, passed away on February 15, 2008 at his home in Gainesville, FL with his family with him at his side. Carl was born in Galantvant's Ferry, SC on March 27, 1909. He was the oldest son of twelve children. He graduated with his undergraduate degree from Clemson University and earned his Master's degree at Penn State. He was a member of several honorary fraternities. He served in WW II in the fighting 95th Infantry Division. He earned the rank of Major. He was honored for distinguished service earning him a Purple Heart, Silver Star,... Read More	CARL LEWIS, 98, passed away on February 15, 2008 at his home in Gainesville, FL with his family with him at his side. Carl was born in Galantvant's Ferry, SC on March 27, 1909. He was the oldest son of twelve children. He graduated with his undergraduate degree from Clemson University and earned his Master's degree at Penn State. He was a member of several honorary fraternities. He served in WW II in the fighting 95th Infantry Division. He earned the rank of Major. He was honored for distinguished service earning him a Purple Heart, Silver Star, and Bronze Star. Carl and his wife Edna were residents of Gainesville for over 50 years where they were founding members of Trinity United Methodist Church serving in many official capacities. Carl retired, after 36 years, from the US Department of Agriculture as the State soil Scientist of Florida. Carl enjoyed rose gardening, painting, and traveling in his motor home. He and Edna were members of the Millinologist Society for the preservation of the old mile sites. They wrote articles for the Old Mile News Magazine. Their collection included pictures, locations, and local tales of 364 mill sites. Carl is survived by two daughters, Twila Taylor and husband Carlis of Interlaken, FL and; Carline Schaeffer and husband Larry of Tallahassee, FL; six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Funeral Services will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church Chapel, 4000 NW 53 Ave on Wednesday, February 20th, at 2:30 PM, Visitation will be held from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM prior to the service. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Meadows Funeral Home, Cemeteries and Crematory.

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Olin Carlisle “Carl” Lewis's memorial is located at: Forest Meadows Memorial Park and Mausoleum Central, Gainesville, Alachua County, USA.
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Olin Carlisle “Carl” Lewis death on 15 Feb 2008 in Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida, USA
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Latitude: 29.6903000
Longitude: -82.3874969

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Edna M Lewis

(1913 - 2004)

Siblings

Leila May Lewis Nichols

(1905 - 2000)

Blake Emerson Lewis

(1919 - 2007)

Mary Kathleen Lewis

(1926 - 2011)

Jack Lester Lewis

(1928 - 2013)

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1. Forest Meadows Memorial Park and Mausoleum Central
Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6903000, -82.3874969

2. Trinity United Methodist Church Memorial Garden
Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.7058520, -82.3844670

3. Rutledge Community Cemetery
Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6736310, -82.3900010

4. Westminster Presbyterian Church Memorial Garden
Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6663334, -82.3718179

5. Greater Liberty Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 29.6741371, -82.4232941

6. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6795006, -82.3380966

7. Grass Lawn Cemetery
Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6788690, -82.3360130

8. Hopewell Baptist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 29.6788387, -82.3355926

9. Sand Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 29.6794000, -82.3348500

10. East Newport Cemetery
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Coordinate: 29.6401200, -82.3877530

11. Ellis Family Memorial Garden
Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6739800, -82.4471900

12. Greater Fort Clarke Cemetery
Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6599170, -82.4397640

13. Means and Bailey Family Cemetery
Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6645456, -82.3294027

14. Campbell Cemetery
Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.7494169, -82.4046306

15. Countryside Cemetery
Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6897040, -82.4595480

16. First United Methodist Church Memorial Garden
Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6554600, -82.3239120

17. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Memorial Garden
Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6532110, -82.3244000

18. B’Nai Israel Cemetery
Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6514120, -82.3107510

19. Kanapaha Cemetery
Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6149998, -82.4113998

20. Serenola Community Cemetery
Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6138500, -82.3495100

21. Florida Farm Colony Cemetery
Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6717220, -82.2932620

22. Hague Cemetery
Hague, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.7691708, -82.4208298

23. Queen of Peace Columbarium
Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6319840, -82.4579800

24. Pine Grove Cemetery
Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6318000, -82.3127250