Obituary of Elbin R. Lewis ~~Elbin R. Lewis age 79 died unexpectedly on August 23, 2017. ~~Elbin was born March 31, 1938 in Moline, KS a son of the late Wilbur and Gladys (Weigand) Lewis and had lived in this area for most of his life. He had served in the US Army and after he worked for Eastman Kodak for over 25 years. Elbin loved playing the lotto. Elbin was predeceased by his wife Barbara of 51 years. He issurvived byhis 4 sons, Tim (Linda) Lewis of Albion, Patrick (Mary) Lewis of TN, Byron (Stacie) Lewis of MI, Alvin Lewis of Albion; grandchildren Tony and Ryan Mayes, Quinton, Kristina (Reed) Heidemann, Ashley, Nathan, Brianna, Caitlyn, Ally, Seth, Lauren; great-granddaughter Emmaline.his siblings Neil Lewis, Gary (Jean) Lewis, Sandra (Tom) Earle as well and several nieces, nephews and cousins. ~~The family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc. 21 W. Ave. Albion on Monday August 28th from 3-7 wherehis Funeral Service will follow at 7pm. Burial will be in Mt. Albion Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Batavia VA Medical Center, 222 Richmond Ave. Batavia NY 14020.