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Lewis Wesley Conklin, 72 of Smithville, and a native of Logansport, Indiana, passed away March 13 at NHC Healthcare Center in Smithville.

 

He was born May 25, 1942 to the late Harold Sr. and Allie Mae Howell Conklin.

 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Demila Fuller.

 

Lewis worked for A.O. Smith and also as a security guard in Indiana. After moving to Smithville, he worked at Federal Mogul, and also worked at the laundry mat in maintenance.

 

He was a member of the Riverview Church of God in Logansport and was a U.S. Army Veteran.

 

He is survived by his wife, Esther Conklin of Smithville; five children, Marvin Conklin, Nena Trexler, Buck Conklin, Brenda Rose and Joe Conklin all of Logansport; three step-children, Coreliss Graves, Ashley Guess and John D. Marler; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother, Harold Conklin, Jr. of Logansport; two sisters, Carolyn Oehlert and Sandy Oehlert both of Logansport.

 

Mr. Conklin’s request was to be cremated and no services will be held.

 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses.

 

The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to Dr. Sherwood, Dr.Kevin Rhody, DeKalb Community Hospital and staff, Centennial Medical Center and staff, NHC and staff, Suncrest Home Health staff and Walmart in Smithville for all the love, care and prayers.

 

DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville was in charge of the arrangements

 

 

SMITHVILLE REVIEW

 

Smithville, TN

 

March 25, 2015