Graveside services for Alton Lewing, 71, of Florien were held on February, 4, 2020 at Pine Knott Cemetery with Rev. Joe Hendrickson officiating.
Alton Lewing was born March 9, 1948 to Curtis and Marie Clark Lewing. He graduated from Florien High School in 1966. He married the love of his life Maribeth Adams Lewing on March 22, 1969 and they started their life journey together.
He worked numerous jobs before getting into the Poultry Business, a profession that became his passion. He loved raising chickens and cattle and working in the hayfields. He had a work ethic that few could keep up with.
His second joy in life was his great niece and nephew, Mattie and Alton Adams. He spent many hours riding them on the tractor while he fed cows.
Alton is survived by a sister, Evelyn Adams and husband Wayne; Jim Lewing and wife Marilyn, a very special brother Dean Lewing and wife Donna; Clarence Lewing and wife Jeanette, nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Pallbearers were Matt Adams, Josh Hendrickson, Bo Robertson, Rick McConnell, Branen Hendrickson and Chris Walker.
Honorary Pallbearers were Brant Hendrickson, Marty Welch, Bubba Welch, Braden Hendrickson and Murdock Adams.
Alton was a very special person who was always ready to help anyone. He was loved beyond measure and will be greatly missed.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.warrenmeadows.com.