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At 100, Gene Lewis still loves the mountains

Gene Edward Lewis of Laurel Springs celebrated his 100th birthday on Aug. 23. According to his family, Lewis remains active and energetic despite his age.

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Gene Lewis turned 100 on Aug. 23, still lives on Ore Knob Mine Road in Laurel Springs, and his family says he moves like a person forty years younger. A century in these mountains and the man has no plans to slow down. That is the story. And it's pure inspiration.

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