Lewis Gillum Funeral Homes of Jackson and Oak Hill

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Life is a climb, but the view is amazing! Celebrate National Take a Hike Day and explore the beauty around you.
11/17/2025

Life is a climb, but the view is amazing! Celebrate National Take a Hike Day and explore the beauty around you.

11/17/2025

Many families include funeral readings to personalize a loved one's funeral service, but what passages should you choose...
11/14/2025

Many families include funeral readings to personalize a loved one's funeral service, but what passages should you choose? If you'd like a little help, check out this list of 10 literary readings to consider!

Literary readings can add personalization and dimension to any funeral or memorial service. Check out this list of options to consider!

11/11/2025

Today, we mark Veterans Day, a day created to honor our servicemen and women. To all our veterans, we honor you, remember you, and applaud your sacrifice to preserve our freedoms.

As a veteran, do you know what burial benefits are available to you through the VA? To ensure that you and your family r...
11/07/2025

As a veteran, do you know what burial benefits are available to you through the VA? To ensure that you and your family receive all you’re entitled to and save hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars on a funeral, give this article a quick read!

As a veteran, do you know what your veterans' burial benefits are? Check out this article to learn more about them!

Stress may feel like a constant companion, but by learning the art of saying “no,” you can decrease the stress you feel....
11/05/2025

Stress may feel like a constant companion, but by learning the art of saying “no,” you can decrease the stress you feel. Rather than trying to juggle too many responsibilities, pick the ones that matter the most and drop the rest. You’ll feel so much better!

Thank you for placing your trust in us and allowing us to walk alongside you through the dark days of grief. It is an ho...
11/05/2025

Thank you for placing your trust in us and allowing us to walk alongside you through the dark days of grief. It is an honor to cry with you, laugh with you, and hear the cherished family stories that will bring you comfort for years to come. Be blessed, take care of yourself, and let us know if you need anything at all.

Can you believe it’s already that time again? What time? Daylight Saving Time! Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one...
11/01/2025

Can you believe it’s already that time again? What time? Daylight Saving Time! Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour.

As technology changes, so does the way we grieve. Read this article to learn about the different ways technology brings ...
10/31/2025

As technology changes, so does the way we grieve. Read this article to learn about the different ways technology brings people together after a loss and how you can best use it as you start your grief journey.

As technology changes, so does the way we grieve. Learn how technology can help you start your grief journey!

Today is Navy Day! Do you know what each Navy rank and insignia means? Did you know that a Fleet Admiral is only appoint...
10/27/2025

Today is Navy Day! Do you know what each Navy rank and insignia means? Did you know that a Fleet Admiral is only appointed during a time of war and that the last Fleet Admiral was appointed during World War II? Find out more by clicking on the link! https://veteran.com/navy-ranks/

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A brief history of our funeral home

Kuhner-Lewis Funeral Home began approximately in 1941, owned and operated by David Kuhner of Oak Hill. David Kuhner's nephew, Edward "Shorty" Lewis, partnered with Kuhner and bought the business shortly before Kuhner's death in 1951. Shorty and his son, Stan, along with uncle, Jack Thomas, continued the care and compassion of coordinating both funerals and a running ambulance service for Oak Hill until Shorty's sudden death in 1978. At 26 years old, Stan and his wife, Sherry, took over the family business with the help of Uncle Jack and Stan's mother, Peg. In 1984 Stan bought the Eisnaugle Funeral Home in Jackson, owned and operated by Jack and Helen Eisnaugle. Now with both the Kuhner-Lewis Funeral Home and Eisnaugle-Lewis Funeral Home, Stan and Sherry and their dedicated staff continued their lives and their work. In 2012, after six years of employment, Stan and Sherry worked with myself, (David) and my wife, Joanie Gillum, and changed the names of both businesses to Lewis & Gillum Funeral Home, of Jackson and Oak Hill. Stan and Sherry retired in 2016 and are currently enjoying life after 40+ years of community service. It's important to note that while they "worked" for 40+ years, their job was full of enjoyment, and they became a huge part of their two communities, I say that honestly. Joanie and I would like to continue to keep things as they have always been with both businesses and take care of the people who have such incredible loyalties to our two small, family-owned funeral homes. This career is sometimes very difficult mentally, emotionally and physically, but when it's a calling from the Lord himself, we can't argue. I once heard a minister say that "the safest place one can be in life is in the middle of God's will." I whole-heartedly believe that's exactly where I am and where I want to remain. I would like to thank all of the families who put their trust in us, call upon us in such difficult and traumatic times, and allow us to serve you. It truly is a privilege.

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- David and Joanie Gillum