Lewis Wayne Suits
Ava, MO

Lewis Wayne Suits, 73 years, passed to heaven on September 25, 2013 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, MO with his wife and family by his side.

Lewis was born September 22, 1940 in East Prairie, MO to France and Eugenia (Evans) Suits. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and served during the Vietnam War.

Lewis and Linda Marie Butcher were united in marriage on August 3, 1965 in Lawton, OK and to this union six children were born.

Lewis was retired from working over 10 years at Hutchens Steel Co. in Mansfield, MO. He had also worked at FMC in Indianapolis, IN.

He was a Christian and of the Pentecostal faith. Lewis was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, golfing, playing cards and most importantly, he loved being with his grandchildren and all his family!

Lewis was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Steven, one brother, Billy and three sisters; Betty Jo, Vicky and Ann.


Lewis is survived by his wife, Linda Suits, Ava, MO, five children and their spouses, Nancy & Chuck McGhehey, Indianapolis, IN, Gregory Maddle, Cedar Lake, IN, Warren & Michelle Suits, Crown Point, IN, Laura & Rob Weddle, Springfield, MO and Audra & Paul Weddle, Marshfield, MO, 15 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, four brothers and four sisters and a host of other relatives and friends.


Funeral services for Lewis will be Sat., Sept. 28, 2013, 2:00 p.m. at the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, MO with burial in the Denney Cemetery with full Military Honors by Ava American Legion Post #112. Visitation will be Friday from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Officiating will be Pastor Mark Hudson. Memorials may be made to Convoy of Hope, 330 S. Patterson, Springfield, MO 65802.