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James Lewis Obituary
Jul 6, 1943 - Feb 14, 2025
Mr. James Calvin Lewis, affectionately known as "Pete", son of Otto Gill and Martha Lewis, entered this journey on July 6, 1943, in Winston-Salem, NC. On February 14, 2025, he took his last earthly breath.
He was a graduate of Atkins High School. He completed 25 years of service at BE Aerospace as a line technician before retiring.
He was a faithful member of Union Chapel Baptist Church where he served on the Laymen League. He sang on the Senior Choir, Mass Choir, and Men's Choir. He was also a Sunday School teacher for the Young People's Class and eventually began teaching the Intermediate Class.
James never met a stranger. He was loved by all and was always the life of the party.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson.
He leaves to cherish beautiful memories to his wife, Kay Lewis; his only brother, Dennis (Marilynne) Lewis; two sons, Calvin (Sylvia) Lewis and Carlos (Michelle) Lewis, Sr.; one daughter, Sharon (Michael) Scriven; four grandsons, Goryal (Nakia) Scales, Carlos (Alyah) Lewis, Jr., Antwain Scriven, and Jeremiah Lewis; two granddaughters, Courtney (Aaron) Collins and Delacey Murden; six great-grandchildren, Audyn Scales, Artist Scriven, Aaron Collins, Jr., Ahryan Collins, Princeton Murden, and Raven Murden; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Union Chapel Baptist Church. The family visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday at the Church.
Online condolences can be made at www.russellfuneralservice.com (RUSSELL).
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Russell Edwards
February 21, 2025
Sorry to learn of `Pete´s passing! We worked together in the machine shop at The Bahnson Co years ago. Always smiling, happy and a good friend. One of a kind!
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