Ronald Albert Lewis, affectionately known as Doc, Fox, Swims With Trout, and Field & Stream, passed away peacefully, reuniting in heaven with the love of his life, Peggy. Born July 10, 1941, in Lee Park, Pennsylvania, Ron was the son of the late Joseph Todd and Esther Miller Lewis. He was raised in Lee Park and later in Bear Creek, where he graduated from Coughlin High School. Ron was a lifelong man of faith, beginning his spiritual journey at the Baptist Tabernacle in Lee Park and later as a member of Messiah Primitive Methodist Church in Bear Creek.

Ron proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1959 to 1962, traveling the world aboard the USS Albany. In April 1970, he married Margaret (Peggy) Joan Phillips at the Baptist Tabernacle in Lee Park. Together they built a life rooted in faith, family, and the outdoors. They lived in Saylor's Lake, White Haven, and Weatherly, PA, before spending their final years in Arizona, where they were lovingly cared for at Desert Winds Assisted Living.

Ron is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Megan and Billy (North Carolina); his son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Maggie (Arizona); and his brother-in-law, John D. Phillips (Pennsylvania). He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Peggy, and brothers J. Todd Jr. and Melvan.

Ron was a master outdoorsman, a passionate hunter and fisherman whose life revolved around the rhythms of the woods and waters of Northeastern Pennsylvania and Maine. He shared these passions with his father, brothers, and close friends. His stories—especially the ones about "the one that got away"—were legendary, delivered with humor, imagination, and a twinkle in his eye.

Beyond his love of nature, Ron was a devoted fan of the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies. Sundays were reserved for game day after church, and he wore his Kelly green and Phillies red proudly—along with his trusty dungarees. He was a walking encyclopedia of sports trivia, with a memory for rosters, rules, and historic moments stretching back to his childhood.

Ron had an entertainer's heart. He was a jokester, a storyteller, and a natural comic, often described as a mix between Steve Martin and John Candy. Whether mimicking, stumbling for laughs, or quoting classic films, he lit up every room. He raised his children on a steady stream of laughter and love, watching Rocky, Rambo, kung fu movies, The Three Stooges, The Little Rascals, and old-school wrestling. Local favorite Pennsylvania Outdoor Life was always on, and TV time was sacred for family bonding.

A miracle child, Ron was not expected to survive infancy, born at a dangerously low weight. But his mother, determined and loving, fed him with an eyedropper while his father cradled him in the palm of his hand. From that fragile beginning came a man of great strength, resilience, and character. He worked as a mason and carpenter before retiring from West Chester University, where he spent two decades living in a modest camper at French Creek Campground during the week and commuting home on weekends.

Ron was a Christian through and through—reading, preaching, and living the Word. He raised his family with biblical values, attending church, Sunday school, Bible studies, and Christian camps. He celebrated every holy season with deep reverence and gratitude, placing his trust in God through every triumph and hardship.

We remember Ron through stories—epic tales of deep-sea fishing, canoe trips with Danny, camping in the Delaware swamps, Maine and Florida vacations, sledding adventures, aluminum can collections, sunburned swims, spring water bottle fills, old-fashioned lawn mowing, tinkering and fixing, dancing at weddings, and his dream of "living off the land" in Alaska. And of course, we'll never forget the legendary BEAN story.

Most importantly, Ron was a man who read his Bible, prayed each night, set his alarm faithfully, and prepared for each new day with diligence and hope. He was a son, husband, father, brother, cousin, friend, and Christian—a man who lived fully and loved deeply.

"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
—Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)

Funeral arrangements include an evening viewing on Tuesday, April 8, beginning at 6:00 PM at Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main Street, Plains, PA. A church service will be held on Wednesday, April 9, at 11:00 AM at Messiah Primitive Methodist Church, followed by interment at Oaklawn Cemetery, Lee Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Desert Winds Assisted Living (Arizona) in appreciation of the exceptional care and compassion shown to Ron and Peggy in their final years.