Lewis Noel Sharpless, age 65, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2024 in Elgin, OK after a 6-month battle with liver and bone cancer. He was born December 25, 1958 to Donald Sharpless and Corrine (Harrison) Sharpless in Kokomo, Indiana. On December 31, 1984 he married Nancy Perry.

Lewis is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years Nancy, mother Corrine "Pat" Taylor, brother Ronald Sharpless, son Donald "Don" Sharpless, son Robert "Bob" Sharpless, daughter Jessica (Sharpless) Orsak, daughter Katherine "Kate" Sharpless, five loving grandchildren Cayden, Kiyomi, Rhett, Colt, and Laine, great-grandchild Wynston, and extended family. He was preceded in death by his father Donald. Lewis was a loving husband, son, father, grandfather, and friend to all.

Prior to retirement, Lewis was a Realtor in Colorado Springs, Colorado for over 25 years. Lewis also received an Honorable Discharge for over ten years of service in the U.S. Army from June 1977 through June 1980, and November 1981 through April 1989. He served in Korea and Germany during the Cold War as a HAWK Fire Control Crewmember and Infantryman. His military awards include the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal (w/ 3 Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Good Conduct medal (3rd Award), Korea Defense Service Medal, Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (w/ #2 device), and Expert Rifle and Grenade Badges.

Lewis believed in God, Family and Country. He was an active member of St. Ann's Catholic Church in Elgin, OK. He was an avid reader with an extensive book collection, and enjoyed playing golf with his son and friends, and home gardening with his wife. He was also an adult member of Boy Scout of America, serving as the Chartered Organization Representative for Troop 4008 in Elgin, OK.

Lewis's family would like to give a special thank you to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Comanche County Memorial Hospital and the Southwest Cancer Center for their loving care and support during the last few months of treatment. Thank you to St. Ann Church and Becker-Rabon Funeral Home for all the arrangements, and to our friends and work family for your continuing support to Lewis and our family.

All are welcome to greet family and friends on Monday, January 8, 2024 from 4:30-5:30 pm at the Becker-Rabon Funeral Home in Lawton, OK, followed by a memorial service at 5:30 pm and Rosary at 6 pm.  A funeral Mass will be conducted at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Elgin, OK at 11 am on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.  The burial service with military honors will be conducted at the Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas on January 11, 2024 at 2:15 pm.

Flowers may be sent to Becker-Rabon Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to St. Ann's Catholic Church or the Wounded Warrior Project.