Benny Bob Lewis Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Benjamin "Benny Bob" Robert Lewis, 84 of Higginsville, Missouri passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, Missouri. He was born Friday, May 1, 1936 in Corder, Missouri, and was the son of the late Leroy Lewis and the late Mary Katharine (Curtius) Lewis. He was the husband of the late Janet (Hilgedick) Lewis. Benny graduated from Higginsville High School - Class of 1954. Benny married Janet on August 14, 1955, and they enjoyed 59 happy years together. Janet preceded him in death on August 23, 2014. At a young age Benny helped his parents with the family farm, which led to a lifelong career in row cropping and dairy farming. He was a member of the Corder Presbyterian Church and the Lafayette County Democrats Club. Benny was a proud member of the Shriner Scottish Rite, Eastern Star, and the Masonic Lodge. He was an active and dedicated Board Member of the Corder Calvary Cemetery. In his retirement Benny enjoyed fishing, hunting, and socializing with friends. It was a common site to drive by the family farm and see 10-15 trucks parked outside and see Benny Bob entertaining the guys with fun and laughter. Benny Bob will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and the entire community. Surviving are one son, David (Kim) Lewis of Higginsville; two daughters, Margaret (Tim) Thurmon of Higginsville and Sara (Bob) Gibson of Higginsville; one brother, Lee (Liza) Lewis of Charlottesville, VA; ten grandchildren, Timothy Lewis, Emily Lewis, Matthew Gibson, Katie Gibson, Bryan Gibson (Janet Vega), Tim Gibson, Jeff (Mariah) Gibson, Brett (Britney) Gibson, Kerri Thurmon, Ashley (Mark) Renken, Trent Thurmon; 3 great-grandchildren, Parker Gibson, Nash Gibson, and Evan Renken. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Janet; one brother, Curt Lewis; one niece, Laura Lewis. A private graveside service will be held with the Rev. Terry Cook officiating. Interment will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Corder, MO. Casket Bearers: Bob Gibson, Matthew Gibson, David Lewis, Tim Lewis, Tim Thurmon, Trent Thurmon. Honorary Casket Bearers: Steve Jackson, John Lewis, Spencer Lewis, Albert Limback, Steve Mahnken, Bill Owen, Dennis Schneider. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Corder Calvary Cemetery.

Benny Bob Lewis

May 1, 1936 - November 22, 2020