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Henry “Ervin” Lewis, 87, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 3, 2024, in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. Ervin was born on August 19, 1936 in Hemingway, South Carolina to the late Henry Jackson Lewis and Lila Ruth Lewis. Ervin was a lover of contemporary Christian and folk music, whether he was playing in concerts or composing for his own records or producing albums for others. He recorded five albums of his own under his Herald Music label. He was an avid gun and coin collector and had quite an extensive collection. In his earlier years he enjoyed woodworking and remodeling his house. His family is what brought him the most joy. He instilled in his children a strong work ethic and discipline along with a deep faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. His quick wit and sense of humor made him a delight to engage in conversation. Ervin attended Citadel College and worked at Wellman Industries as an International Supply and Purchasing Director. He then started his own management consultant business and traveled the United States sharing his wealth of knowledge with many customers including Mercedes Benz and Disney World. Left to cherish Ervin’s memory is the love of his life Frances Bartell Wellman of Pawleys Island, SC; his three children: Pamela Burnett Steighner (Rick) of Pawleys Island, SC, Jon Steven Lewis (Jill) of Lancaster, SC, and Cynthia Sutton (David) of Surfside Beach, SC, and Step-son Scott Weatherly (Chaun) of Florida; eight grandchildren Adam Lewis, Blake Burnett (Elizabeth), Ross Burnett, Amanda Ghent (Jeremy), Jon Lewis, Andrea Graham (Mike), Kaylee Lawhon (Chris), Breanna Lauby (Hunter), and nine great-grandchildren. Ervin was preceded in death by his parents, his oldest son Henry “Hal” Lewis of Charlotte, North Carolina, and his second wife Barbara Green Lewis. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 pm Monday, May 6, 2024, at Goldfinch Funeral Home in Pawleys Island, SC with visitation from 1:30-2:30. The burial will take place in Pawleys Island following the service for family only. The family would like to express their gratitude to Angelic Hospice and Embrace Hospice House for their loving care and amazing kindness for Ervin. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Litchfield Pawleys Chapel is handling arrangements.

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Henry Ervin Lewis

August 19, 1936 - May 5, 2024