Jerry Lewis, age 86, of Bean Station, TN, formerly of Gordon, KY, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Gilley, KY on September 24, 1939, to the late Charlie and Myrtle Cornett Lewis. Jerry owned and operated J&B Logging and J&J Excavating for 24 years. He was an avid bluegill fisherman who loved to hunt and took pride in his collection of old coins. He cherished time spent with family and friends and enjoyed traveling when he was able. A hardworking man who was rarely idle, he was always busy providing and helping others. He proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army and gave back to the community by coaching Little League basketball at Kingdom Come Elementary School. In his later years, he found quiet enjoyment in working jigsaw puzzles.

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his wife, Judy Evans Lewis; a daughter, Sheri Lewis; a son-in-law, William Gott; three brothers, Howard, Herbert and Eulace Lewis; two sisters, Eunice Browning and Lillian Lewis.

He leaves to mourn his passing, his three children, Marsha Gott of Quincy, IN; Brian Lewis and wife, Mary, of Bloomington, IN; Kimberley Holcomb and husband, Earl, of Cumberland, KY; a brother, Terry Lewis and wife, Tanya, of Gordon, KY; three sisters, Betty Thompson of North Vernon, IN; Charlene Ison and husband, Larry, of Slemp, KY; Celinda Cornett and husband, Robert, of Gordon, KY; ten grandchildren, Austin Lewis, Skyler Lewis, Mackenzie Chitwood, Lauren Sexton, Summer Shields, Justin Gott, William Charles Gott III, Porschea Sayre, Lamborghini Greene, and Mercedes Gross; seventeen great-grandchildren, Scarlet Lewis, Walker Lewis, Faye Chitwood, Gracelyn Chitwood, Damon Brown, Halo Kelly, Huxton Shields, Hadlee Shields, Brooklyn Gott, Sage Clapp, Abbigayle Gott, Logan Sayre, Lacey Sayre, Annlee Greene, Abigail Greene, Walker Gross, and Waylon Gross; his companion, Eulalah Skidmore of Cranks, KY; special friends, Freddy and Tina Dalton; Jerry and Deb Mullins; Johnny and Melissa Collins; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

His visitation will be at Tri City Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, from 4 pm to 8 pm and Wednesday from 11 am until the funeral hour. His funeral service will be at 1 pm with Reverend Hargus Cornett and Brother Mark Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at the Cornett Lewis Cemetery in Gordon, KY, with military honors performed by the Harlan Honor Guard. Pallbearers are Austin Lewis, Skyler Lewis, Terry Lewis, Brian Lewis, Freddy Dalton and Garry Bray. Honorary pallbearers are Walker Lewis, Damon Brown, Halo Kelly and Huxton Shields.

Tri City Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Jerry Lewis.