Ronnie Eugene Lewis, a 41-year-old man from Marion, North Carolina, passed away on August 2, 2014. He was born on April 16, 1973, in Fletcher, North Carolina, and was the son of Brenda Jean Praytor Cutshaw and the late Roger Horace Lewis. Ronnie was known for his love of riding his lawn mower and helping his neighbors. He is survived by his daughter, Shannon Lynette Lewis, and his brother, Rodney Lewis, along with several nieces and nephews.
The circumstances surrounding Ronnie Eugene
Lewis's death were tragic. On the night of August 2, 2014, an argument between Ronnie and his acquaintance, 23-year-old Roger Tully Frady, escalated into a fatal shooting. The incident occurred outside Frady's residence on Cherokee Way in Marion. Multiple 911 calls were made around 8:30 p.m., reporting the altercation. When officers arrived at the scene, they found Ronnie Eugene Lewis with gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the local hospital.
Roger Tully Frady was arrested at the scene and charged with murder. He made his first court appearance on the following Monday. The investigation revealed that the argument between the two men led to the shooting, and Frady was held without bond. Both men lived on Cherokee Way and were known to each other.
The case of Ronnie Eugene Lewis's death highlights the devastating impact of violence and the importance of addressing conflicts before they escalate. The community of Marion, North Carolina, mourned the loss of Ronnie, a man remembered for his kindness and willingness to help others.
