Matthew Dean Lewis

October 28, 1969 - March 23, 2016

Mattoon, IL – Matthew Dean Lewis, age 46, of Mattoon, IL, passed away at 6:49 a.m., Wednesday, March 23, 2016. The funeral service in his honor will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 31, 2016, at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938. Pastor Jeremy Harminson will officiate. Burial will be held at a later date. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Thursday evening from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Born October 28, 1969, in Mattoon, IL, Matthew was the son of Michael Dean and Chriss (Brault) Lewis. He is survived by his father, Michael Lewis of Mattoon, IL; three children, Gavin Lewis of Mattoon, IL, Dane Lewis of Greenup, IL, and Ashton Lewis of Greenup, IL; seven brothers, Marc Mixell, Michael Lewis, II, Kevin Lewis, Raymond Lewis, Scott Jones, Dustin Carter, and Jarod Mattox; six sisters, Brandy Hoelsher Wenrich, Melione Turner, Marah Lewis, Megan Runner, Nicki Lewis, and Cydia Mattox. He was preceded in death by his mother. Mr. Lewis served our country with the United States Navy. He was previously employed by United Graphics. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing and golfing, however, he enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his family. Memorials in his honor may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142. Please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com or www.facebook.com/mitchelljerdanfuneralhome to light a virtual candle in his honor or share a memory with his family.