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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