Paul R. Lewis, 81, of Wabash, passed away at 4:07 p.m. on Friday, September 24, 2021, at Wabash Parkview Hospital.  He was born on January 24, 1940, in Vanlear, Kentucky, to the late Clyde and Clara (Morgan) Lewis.

Paul married Thelma Martin on August 10, 1991.  Paul retired from General Tire in Wabash and then worked for Yohe Reality in Wabash. He served in the United States Army. He attended Emanuel Freewill Baptist Church. He was a member of the Kentucky Cornel Association, Hanna Masonic Lodge in Wabash, and Shriner/Scottish Rite in Fort Wayne.

Paul is survived by his wife, Thelma, of Wabash; two daughters, Paula (Scott) Hunsberger, of Churubusco, Indiana and Erica (George) Gebhart, of Albion, Indiana; one stepson, Kenneth Music (Margot Morgan), of Peru, Indiana; one stepdaughter, Rose (Douglas) Staats, of Wabash and seven grandchildren. He is preceded in death by three brothers, three sisters and one stepson, Allen Music.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Terry Hinds officiating.  Burial will be at Friends Cemetery.

Visitation will be two hours prior to the funeral services, starting at 2:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to the American Heart Association in care of McDonald Funeral Home.

McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana, 46992, have been trusted with Paul Lewis's final arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.