James Lewis

FARMINGTON, Mo. — James L. Lewis, 62, of Farmington died Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008, at his home.

He was born Dec. 12, 1946, at Bonne Terre, Mo., son of John F. and Le Ann R. Lewis IV.

Lewis was a farmer. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a Baptist.

Survivors include his wife; his parents, of Fredericktown, Mo.; a son, James L. Lewis II of San Diego, Calif.; two daughters, Cynthia Vogelsang of Jackson and Jacqueline Lewis of Farmington; a sister, Sandra Ann Lewis-Johnson of Cape Girardeau; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother.

Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Cozean Memorial Chapel in Farmington.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral chapel. The Rev. James Lacey will officiate, with burial in Libertyville Christian Cemetery with military honors.