Lem Lewis was born on April 12, 1928, and passed from this life into eternity with our Lord on March 11, 2020. Mr. Lewis is survived by his wife of 75 years Sybil Yelverton Lewis. His children Dan (Sue) Lewis and Hilda (Tim) Barnes. His grandchildren Kellee Lewis (Matt) Smith, Jo Barnes (Terry) Holzman, Jill Barnes (John) Hill, Gent Sherman (Heather) Lewis, Joy Barnes (Greg) Willis, Lemuel Cole (Paige) Barnes, Reginald Robin “Chip” (Michelle) Lewis, Jr., Peggie Alexandria Lewis, and Nancy Danielle Lewis. He has 20 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Mr. Lewis was preceded in death by his son Reginald Robin “Regi” Lewis, Sr. and his parents Lemuel N. Lewis, Sr and Margaret Louise Wesling Lewis.
Mr. Lewis was a United States Air Force veteran serving during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. He retired after 28 years of service with the rank of Senior Master Sergeant. He then worked for General Motors for 15 years before his full retirement.
Mr. Lewis spent the remaining 30 years of his life serving his Lord and his family. Mr. Lewis was a Deacon for over 50 years, serving Southside Baptist Church in Warner Robins, GA, Mt. Nebo Baptist Church and Bay Springs Baptist Church in Bay Springs, MS. He also served many years as a Sunday School teacher and Sunday School Superintendent.
Mr. Lewis served his community in many capacities. He was a Gideon, a Mason, and a Shriner.
Of all his many titles and accomplishments, those of husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather were his most cherished.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2020, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Bay Springs in Bay Springs, Mississippi. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 14, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Bay Springs and the Burial will follow in Mt Nebo Cemetery. Tim Barnes will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Bay Springs is in charge of arrangements.
