Cecil Rufus Lewis Jr. Obituary
In loving memory of Cecil Rufus Lewis Jr. of Peoria, Arizona, born in Houston, Texas, who departed this world on August 19, 2025 at the age of 86. Cecil leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Cecil is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Cecil's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was predeceased by: his grandson Mark. He is survived by: his wife Carol Lewis; his children, Tracy Sabo (John), Cecil Lewis III, Douglas Lewis and Susan Schafer (Valden); his sister Dianne Bryce (Richard); and his grandchildren, Dana, Ethan and Alejandro. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in his honor to the Gary Sinise Foundation.