Barnwell – Rufus Lee Lewis, 68 went into eternal rest on March 21, 2022. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 25, 2022 at 3 p.m. at Dyches Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Barnwell County Memory Gardens. Visitation will be on Thursday, March 24, 2022 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Dyches Funeral Home.
Rufus was the son of the late Ernest and Retha Lewis. He loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing. He was a loving father, brother and grandfather and will be missed by many.
Survivors include two sons; Ray (Ashley) Lewis of Olar and Lee Lewis of Smoaks; four brothers, Tom (Janet) Lewis of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Dan (Linda) Lewis of Chester, VA, Jerry (Glenda) Lewis of Orangeburg and James (Carol) Lewis of Reevesville, SC.; three sisters, Doris Irick of Orangeburg, SC, Elsie (Ozzie) Fogle of Orangeburg and Louise (Mason) Hughes of Orangeburg; two grandchildren, Kinsey and Abby Lewis; brother and sister in law Donnie and Penny Spritzer of Barnwell.
He is predeceased by his wife Angelia Lewis; two brothers, Carl and Bob Lewis; one sister, Johnnie Rodrigue.
In lieu of flowers donation may be made to the Barnwell County Animal Shelter, 55 Diamond Road, Barnwell, SC 29812.
The Family has entrusted Dyches Funeral Home and Crematory with arrangements.