Lewis Jackson Ruth, 90, of Clear Spring, MD, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD. Born June 3, 1925 in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Thomas Jefferson and Lillian Ellen (Jackson) Ruth. Lewis was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret L. Ruth, who passed away December 14, 2010. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army from Aug. 1943 to Jan 1946. He served in the European Theatre from June 1944 to Dec 1945 with the 305th Ordinance Maintenance Co. under the Command of General George S. Patton. Lewis owned and operated Tristate Refrigeration. Then he was employed with the Federal Government at Ft. Ritchie, Head of Maintenance for Building and Grounds, retiring in 1987. He was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church where he served as deacon and trustee. He was a member of Clear Spring American Legion and Train Collectors Association. Lewis is survived by two daughters, Pamela L. Springer and husband, Steve, and Beverly Henicle and husband, Mike; one son, Daniel Ruth; one sister, Peggy Swope; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Jeffrey L. Ruth; four sisters, Lillian Belle Pickens, Ethel Corrine Carbaugh, Mary Elizabeth Rudisill, and Dolores Consuella McKenzie; three brothers, Charles Herbert Ruth, Clyde Thomas Ruth, and Wesley Albert Ruth. A graveside service will be held at 10am Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Rest Haven Cemetery with Rev. Thom C. Smith officiating. Military Honors provided by Joint Veterans Council of Washington County. A Memorial Service will follow at 11am at First Baptist Church, 15 High Street, Hagerstown, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Clear Spring Ambulance, 233 Cumberland St., Clear Spring, MD 21722.