Lewis Edwin Flanders, 90, of Nashville, died Saturday December 12, 2020 at his residence.

He was born December 9, 1930 in Berrien County to the late James Wesley Flanders and the late Irene Gray Flanders. He retired as district manager with the Atlanta Journal Constitution and delivered papers for over 50 years. Before he joined the newspaper business, he had worked for Armour and Company, Union Camp, J & L Farm Supply Store and Lawson Boats. He was a member of the Alapaha Baptist Church and an Air Force veteran.  Together with his wife, they took care of 62 foster children giving them love and attention and a good home. He was preceded in death by a son: Lewis Keith Flanders; 3 sisters: Elizabeth Akins, Wilma Jones and Dalpha Giddens; 2 brothers: James Flanders and Charles Flanders.

He is survived by his wife: Joyce Avera Flanders of Nashville; 2 daughters: Kathy Flanders of Nashville and Karen ( the late Jason) McEldowney of Nashville; son: Gabe (Darlene) Flanders of Hartley, TX; brother: Jordan Flanders of Alapaha; sister: Ella Mae Nugent of Alapaha; 10 grandchildren: Travis (special friend: Kimberly Sumner) Harper, Heidi Brown, Dawn (Josh) Walker, Larry (Ellen) Godwin, David (Tonya) Godwin, Denise (Larry Wayne) Harrell, Dakota (Kayla) Flanders, Brandon (Megan) Flanders, Amanda (Blake) Coody and Mercedes Miller; 21 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside funeral service will be held Tuesday December 15, 2020 at 11 AM in the Fletcher Cemetery with the Rev. Stephen Norris and Mr. Travis Harper officiating. Visitation will be in the cemetery one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the American Cancer Society.