Jeff married Lori (Jennings) Lewis on  February 14, 1986 and she survives.

Jeffrey  is also survived by his son , Corbin Lewis, Shelbyville; mother-in-law, Wanda Jennings, Shelbyville; brother, Larry (Sharon) Hauk, Tex., brother-in-law, Gregory (Jill) Jennings, Franklin; sister-in-law, Marcia (Chris) Shroyer, Shelbyville; step-sisters, Brenda (Don) Runyon, Morristown; Linda (Wray) Emerick, Edinburg; step-brother, Dave (Linda) Muck, Edinburg and  several nieces and nephews,

Mr. Lewis was preceded in death by his mother, father-in-law, Thomas Jennings; step-father, Caroll Muck and beloved dog, Mardi.

He was store manager of Carter Plumbing, Electrical & Heating, Shelbyville, from 1984 to 2013, during which time he received the Presidential Award,  and inside sales coordinator of Franklin Carter Lumber from 2013 until August 2015, due to his illness. He also drove a school bus for Shelbyville Central Schools since 2008.

He graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1978. He received the Paul Cross Medal for basketball his senior year.  After high school he served as IHSAA basketball official and baseball umpire.  Mr. Lewis quickly became a peer presence to local youth on the baseball diamonds of Babe Ruth and Boy's Club facilities.   He also served on the Shelby County Babe Ruth board of directors, where he was awarded the Director of the Year.

Jeff was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Memorial contributions honoring Jeff made be made to Murphy-Parks Funeral Service to assist the family with medical expenses or to the Shelby County Animal Shelter or the CJD Foundation.

Visitation will be Tuesday, November 10, 2015, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 11, 2015 10:00 a.m.  at the funeral home with John Wessic officiating.

Burial will be in Whispering Hope Memorial Gardens and Crematory, in Shelbyville.

Funeral Directors Greg, Sheila and Stuart Parks are honored to conduct the services for Mr. Lewis.

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com .