James Ithel Lewis (“Ike” to his family and friends), passed away on October 29, 2022 at the age of 39 in Circleville, Ohio. Ike was born on November 14, 1982 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania and later spent most of his life in South Webster, Ohio. He received his GED and attended the Pike County Career Tech Center, where he proudly became a Certified Welder and hoped to someday have his own welding business. In his free time, he enjoyed working out and watching movies. For most of his life, Ike struggled with drug addiction and mental health issues and often expressed that he felt his mistakes had made him unloveable. Nothing could be further from the truth, as those who love him are numerous and will miss him immensely. Those who knew the “real” Ike remember the witty humor, great smile and big-hearted guy that he was during his good times. Unfortunately, the years of trauma and despair robbed him of that, and ultimately led to him ending his life much before any of us were ready to say goodbye. Ike is survived by his fianc֨e, Debra Lewis, father, Ronald Lewis, sister, Rachel (Ian) Palmer, and brother, Dan Lewis. He was preceded in death by his mother, Claudia Lewis. A private Celebration of Life will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, Ike’s family requests that donations be made for Highlife Sober Living facility which may be sent either via Venmo: @Rachel-Palmer-83 or by mail to: 5925 Cleveland Avenue, Suite B, Columbus, Ohio 43231. Please make checks payable to Highlife Recovery and put “Ike Lewis” in the memo line.