LAKE VIEW — Hal Lewis died Friday, Sept.19, 2008, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence. Born in Marietta, N.C., Nov. 30, 1933, he was the son of the late J.P. and Thelma Lewis. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Lake View, but attended Hamer Church of God. He retired from Standard Oil Co. in Savannah, Ga., after 28 years of service. He also taught Welding and Electronics at Savannah Vocational School in Garden City, Ga. He served two years in the U. S. Army. He was a member of Alee Temple Shrine & Scottish Rite in Savannah, Ga., and Frank F. Baker Lodge No.46 in Garden City, Ga. He was a member of Lynches River Blue Grass and a charter member of Lumber River Blue Grass Association and a ham operator. He was a man of many talents. He loved to work on his tractors and antique engines and fly his airplane. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Lewis of the home; his daughter, Jenny Hood of Floydale; special son-in-law, Stevie Hood of Floydale; sisters, Pandora Perkins of Mullins, and Betty Herring of Darlington; brother-in-law, Jim Gaddy of Dillon; several nieces and nephews; special friend, Dr. Ben Chapman of Richmond Hill, Ga. Mr. Lewis was predeceased by his sister, Judy Gaddy; and brother, Clyde Lewis. Memorials may be made to McLeod Hospice in Dillon or Florence. Friends may call on the family at 208 Pine St., Lake View, SC. Cooper Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made to www.cooperfh.com. **************Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001)