Lewis Jacob Egnotovich
July 25, 1921 ~ March 18, 2016 (age 94) 94 Years OldShare using:
Lewis Jacob Egnatovich , 94, with heavy hearts we are saddened today at the loss of Lewis Jacob Egnatovich (Lou). On December 7, 1941, the Japanese Fleet bombed Pearl Harbor. They killed 429 of his shipmates on board the U.S.S. Oklahoma, but not him. On Friday, March 18, Lou died peacefully at the age of 94, cancer did what WWII could not do. He was a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Lou was an amazing person and an American Patriot through and through. He will always be remembered and missed. This is a final salute to the last surviving crewmember of the U.S.S. Oklahoma which sunk in Pearl Harbor, now may the entire crew rest in peace. Lou was a lifetime member of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Elks Club. He served 30 plus years of Federal Service to this country that he loved so much. Lou touched the lives of many people with his smile and generosity all the way to the end. Lou is survived by his loving wife, Sarah Catherine Egnatovich, Step Daughter Terry Beam (Jim), Step Son Bobby Franklin (Melody), Step Son David Franklin, Daughter -in- law Diane Egnatovich Buck, 9 Grandchildren, Craig Schwier (Susan), Maria Giles (Douglas), Andrea Lane (Scott), Jesse Beam (Heather), Michael Hamelin, Joseph Hamelin (Sarajane), Lorie Hunt (Dudley), Alicia Draper (Eddie), Jenna Parker (James), and 20 Great Grandchildren, Heather Schwier, Meagan Schwier, Sarah Schwier, Craig Schwier, Alexandra Giles, Nicholas Giles, Grayson Giles, Christian Lane, Kylie Lane, Dudley Hunt, Christian Hunt, Kayleigh Hunt, Aliyah Hunt, Ryland Hamelin, Jade Hamelin, Gabriel Draper, Katelyn Draper, Tristan Parker, Devyn Parker, Rayden Parker. In addition Lou was predeceased by his Sons Lewis Egnatovich, Jr, and Jerry Egnatovich and a Step Daughter Diane Waters. Viewing and services will be held Friday, March 25, 2016 at Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 3596 South Highway 441, Lake City, Florida. Viewing will be at 12:00 (noon) with a service in the Chapel at 1:00. This will be a Navy full honor service. Interment will be at The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punch Bowl), in Hawaii. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to Haven Hospice, or any veteran organization of your choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 3596 S US Hwy 441, Lake City, Fl., 32025, (386) 752-1954. Please leave words of love and comfort for the family at www.gatewayforestlawn.com