Lewis E. Burge, a lifelong resident of Columbia, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019 at the age of 83. He was preceded in death by a son, Barry Burge; his parents, David and Dessie Burge and two sisters, Evelyn Smith and Rachel Dessens. Mr. Burge is survived by his wife of 63 years, Joan Burge; two sons, Phil Burge and wife, Vickie and Jerry Burge; a sister Jewel Fry; six grandchildren, Megan Lowery, Brandy Dupuy, Gavin Burge, Cody Burge, Paxton Burge and Payton Burge and three great-grandchildren, Wyatt “Bubba” Burge, Avereigh Lowery and Presleigh Dupuy. There will be a graveside service for Mr. Burge at 2:00pm in the Burge Family Cemetery, 383 Firetower Road on Friday, February 8, 2019.