Clifford W. Lewis

Clifford W. “Cliff” Lewis, 92, of Turpin, OK, passed away Monday, December 2, 2013, at Southwest Medical Center, in Liberal.He was born August 25, 1921, to James M. and Jessie E. (Cone) Lewis, at Tyrone, OK.He graduated from Eureka High School, at Baker, OK, in 1940.He served in the United States Army, January 1945 to August 1946.He employed by Texas Company, as a 1st Class Lab Tester, in Amarillo. He was a farmer, then a field representative for Groendyke Transport, Inc. and Total Petroleum.He was a member of Turpin United Methodist Church, Kansas American Legion, and served on the OETA Board.He was married July 26, 1941, to Berniece Scott, at Guymon, OK. She died June 10, 1994. He married Nilene Cunnigham May 19, 2001, at Satanta, KS. She survives.Other survivors include2 sons – James Lewis and wife Caryl, of Wichita, KS Gary Lewis and wife Claretta, of Borger, TX1 daughter – Bonnie Loveless and husband Rick, of Sterling, KS6 stepchildren2 sisters – Freda Sutton, of Enid, OK Helen Parnell, of Wenatchee, WA6 grandchildren9 great grandchildren14 great-great grandchildrenHe was preceded in death by his wife Berniece, his parents, 5 brothers and 2 sistersFuneral Services will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 6, at Turpin United Methodist Church, with Pastor Todd Bergman officiating. Burial will be in Liberal Cemetery, with Military Honors conducted by American Legion Post #80.Visitation will be held from 5 – 8 p.m., Wednesday, and 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., on Thursday. The family will receive friends on Thursday, from 6 – 7 p.m.Memorial Contributions may be made to Turpin United Methodist Church or OETA, in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 W. 2nd St., Liberal, KS 67901.