Charles Ricky Lewis, age 59, of Stanley, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2012 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. A Gaston County native, he was born July 14, 1953, son of the late Buddy and Mary Lou Lewis. Mr. Lewis is survived by his sons, Ricky Dean and Buddy Allen Lewis; daughter, Mary Jo Lewis; brother, Andy Lewis; sisters, Gail Faile and Jane Dykes; 2 grandchildren. Funeral services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. A guest registry is available at www.greenefuneral.com.