Mr. Robert Earl Lewis
July 28, 1948 ~ September 12, 2025
Born in:
Steubenville, OH
Resided in:
Steubenville, OH
Robert Earl Lewis, age 77 of Weirton, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Waynesburg Nursing and Rehabilitation in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania.
Robert was born on July 28, 1948, in Steubenville, Ohio, and was the son of the late Edith Stemple Lewis and William Lewis.
Robert was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.
Additionally, he served his country honorably with valor during the Vietnam War. He was an avid animal lover who cared for the homeless animals in the Weirton area.
He was beloved by his friends and family. He retired from Weirton Steel Corporation after 33 years of faithful service.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edith and William Lewis.
He was a Christian by faith and a member of the Tucker United Methodist Church in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania.
He is survived by his sister, Barbara Selmon of Vancouver, Washington, and three children. They are Jeffrey (Michele) Lewis of Steubenville, Meredith (Jeffrey) High of Weirton, and Steven (Julie) Lewis of Wintersville.
In addition, he is survived by seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. They include the following: Greg and Jacob High of Weirton, Tyson, Sadie, and Grayson Lewis of Wintersville, Mikayla (Elias) Nazi of Nashville, TN, and Skyler (Jessica) Pfouts of Minot, North Dakota.
Robert’s request for cremation will be honored.
He will be cremated at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home Crematory, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV. 26062.
No public visitation will be held.
Robert will be inurned at Saint Paul Cemetery, Weirton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hancock County Animal Shelter, 715 Gas Valley Road, New Cumberland, WV, 26047.
Send online condolences to www.grecohertnick.com.
Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Robert Earl Lewis 's name.
Your father and grandfather was such a good man. I would see him buying food for the homeless cats and we would talk about all my animals and cats that I had. You are so lucky to have had him in your life.
With great sympathy
Gloria Waters and Bill Hall
Barb and family, my deepest condolences.
Barb & Family,
We were very sorry to hear that Bob passed away. We had not talked to him in a while, but he would always greet us with a smile and a kind word. Please accept our sincere sympathy.
Jim & Jackie Brandolino
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Bobby. As an employee of Stareline Restaurant for many years prior, I grew to love this man. Not only was he kind and thoughtful, he was a genuine lover of anything alive. He was a true hero to many animals that would not have survived without him. He will be missed by many. RIP BOBBY! LOVE YA
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Robert Earl Lewis, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten…
My thoughts
and prayers to the family of ….
US Marine Veteran, Robert Earl Lewis, is “A True American Hero” God Bless†
† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †