William Edward Lewis, Jr.

William Edward "Chug" Lewis, Jr., 57, of Apple Grove, West Virginia, passed away on September 28, 2026 at his residence. Chug was born on May 29, 1969 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. A graduate of Hannan Trace High School, Chug served in the US Army. Chug was a long-time truck driver for KC Logistics. When he was not working, Chug enjoyed riding his Harley with his friends and nephew, William Saxon.

Chug is survived by one sister, Cheryl Cook of Thurman, Ohio; nephew, William Saxon and great nephew, Jakob Saxon and great niece, Jocelyn Saxon, whom he called Peanut, all of New Haven, West Virginia; brother-in-law, Bill Saxon and niece, Amanda Saxon of Bidwell, Ohio; special cousin and friend like a brother, Tim Tomlinson of Ashton, West Virginia with whom he drove a truck; niece, Vanessa (Eric) Newhart and their children, Vivian Newhart and Evan Newhart from Blacklick, Ohio; and his mother, Katherine Davis Birchfield.

William was preceded in death by his grandfather, William Clinton Lewis; grandmother, Beulah Lewis; father, William Edward Lewis, Sr.; and one sister, Mary Saxon.

A Graveside Service will be held for William at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Dickey Chapel Cemetery with Pastor Harold Benson officiating. A military service will be conducted by the Gallia County Honor Guard.

You will be missed by family and friends.