Lyman Leon Lewis, 75, of De Soto died Oct. 27, 2026, in Desloge. Mr. Lewis served in the U.S. Army and Navy. Following his military service, he worked as a mechanic for the City of St. Louis for more than 32 years before retiring. He took pride in his work and loved automobiles, a passion that stayed with him throughout his life. One of his most treasured possessions was his 1966 Chevy Bel Air, a car that reflected his lifelong appreciation for classic cars and all things mechanical. He was a member of Rose of Sharon Church, the Amvets and the CIA Hall in De Soto. Music was another special part of his life. He loved playing his mandolin at church and sharing his musical talents with others. He also enjoyed playing guitar at the senior center, the CIA Hall and Fountainbleau Nursing Center. Whether he was making music, fishing, deer hunting, or enjoying his love of old cars, he was known to find joy in the simple things. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, creating many memories. He will be remembered as a caring and devoted man. Born March 3, 1951, in St. Louis, he was the son of the late William Henry Lewis Sr. and Maxine Pearl (Littrell) Rutledge.
He is survived by his wife: Patsy Delorse (Cain) Lewis of De Soto; a son: Scott (Michelle) Eller of Fenton; six daughters: Candy (Mike) Scribner of Troy, Ill., Delorse (Bill) Tschudin of Mapaville, Elaine (Paul) Martin of St. Louis, Faye (JR) Kremer of Chesterfield, Michelle Lewis McClish of Poplar Bluff and Kimberly (John) Stell of Collinsville, Ill.; a brother: Steve (Kathy) Lewis of Truxton; two sisters: Janet McKernon of Cahokia, Ill., and Jane Albers of St. Louis; a sister-in-law: Joyce Lewis of Wellsville; 21 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and numerous other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by four brothers: Leonard Lewis, Carl Lewis, Roland Lewis and William Henry Lewis Jr.; a brother-in-law: Roger Albers; a sister: Judy Cullom; and a granddaughter: Kailyn Lewis.
Visitation is scheduled from 4-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Mahn Funeral Home, De Soto Chapel, 900 N. Main St. Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the funeral home, officiated by Sandra and Samuel Weber. Interment is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, in the National Cemetery at Jefferson Barracks. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements are under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home, De Soto Chapel.