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Milton "Rip" Lewis

December 17, 1925 - January 26, 2012
Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home-Big Spring
Saturday 1/28, 4:00 pm
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Friday 1/27, 7:54 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705

Milton "Rip" Lewis, 86, of Big Spring, died on Thursday, January 26, 2012, in a local hospital. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM, Saturday, January 28, 2012 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Charlie Edmonds, officiating. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, January 27, 2012, at the funeral home.Rip was born on December 17, 1925, in Dawson County, Texas to John and Lois (Ward) Lewis. He married Juanita Wright on February 7, 1948 in Big Spring. Rip grew up in Stanton and served his country in the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946. He retired from Cosden Oil Refinery in 1981. Rip loved being outdoors, especially hunting and being with his grandchildren.He was a member of Birdwell Lane Baptist Church.Survivors include his wife, Juanita Lewis of Big Spring; two daughters, Lea Oma Lewis Gray and husband, Pat of Midland, and Cheryl Rau and husband, Lee of Big Spring; seven grandchildren, Candee Williams, Bryan Harbour and wife, Crystal, Brent Newton and wife, Tammy, Chad Harbour and wife, Cindy, and Cheree Regan and husband, Brian all of Big Spring and Candra Conger and husband, Tony of Midland; 14 great grandchildren, Stephanie Williams, Joshua Patridge, Morgan Harbour, Kerrigan Harbour, Kaelen Harbour, Hunter Harbour, Kelsee Perkins, Kaycee Regan, Rachel Regan, Trent Newton, Brittian Conger, Mackenzie Conger, and Cayson Conger; and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Janell Williams; one son-in-law, James Beeson; one grandson, Brad Davis Williams; two great grandchildren, Dalton Lee Harbour and Peyton Renee' Harbour; and two sisters, Claudia Massingill and Lena Mae Lewis. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,

Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home-Big Spring
Saturday 1/28, 4:00 pm
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
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Friday 1/27, 7:54 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
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Milton "Rip" Lewis, 86, of Big Spring, died on Thursday, January 26, 2012, in a local hospital. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM, Saturday, January 28, 2012 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Charlie Edmonds, officiating. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PMContinue Reading

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Shelly Brasel left a message on February 1, 2012:
Juanita, Cheyl, LeaOma, Candee, and Lewis Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. He was one of the sweetest men I've ever known. You are all in my thoughts & prayers.
Cal Daves left a message on January 30, 2012:
Juanita, I always had the highest regard for you and Rip. So sorry for your loss.
Velinda Burcham Bethea left a message on January 30, 2012:
I am so sorry to hear of Rip's passing. We have been out of town a lot lately, and didn't learn of it until Saturday afternoon. Please know each of you are in our prayers for strength, and peace at this hard time on earth. As Christians we have hope. Love you all, Velinda
M/M James Jenkins left a message on January 30, 2012:
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer Rainey left a message on January 29, 2012:
I am so sorry for your loss. Rip was one of the sweetest men i have ever met in my life. A true christian. He is with the Lord and with the people we have lost along the way. He will truely be missed.
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Adult III College Baptist Church left a message on January 28, 2012:
May we express our sincere sympathy in the loss of your loved one. We will be holding you up in prayer in the days to come.
Laylan Musick, Jr left a message on January 28, 2012:
My prayers and thoughts are with the family! I pray peace be in their hearts and minds.
Gay Nell Harper left a message on January 28, 2012:
Juanita and family, my prayers are with each of you at this time. It is so lonely to give up a love on. knowing Rip was a saved man and is now home with his "Jesus", is a wonderful Blessing. He has no more pain and bad days anymore. I know all the family, gone before him, is there with him shouting and singing praises to our Saviour. I love you so much and if I can help in any way PLEASE call me!! Gay Nell and Jim
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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