Deacon Joe Lewis Sr. Obituary
The memory of Deacon Joe Lewis Sr. of Urbana, Illinois, who passed away on August 11, 2025 at the age of 88, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Deacon Joe Lewis Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Sam and Clara; his wife Lucy; his daughter Clara; his siblings, Sam Jr., Hattie, Bea and Stella (Clark); and his great grandchild Jordan.
He is survived by: his children, Shirley Jones, Sam Hall (Barbara), Barbara Smith (Terry), Joann Lewis, Joe Lewis Jr. and Teresa Lewis; his grandchildren, Nakia (April), Wilbert, Tenisha, Dewahn, Brandon, Vontay, Shanice, Calysha, Tarris, Jasmine, Rachel, Sam, Darius and Blasia; his brother Harvey Lewis of Chicago; and his close friend Deacon Porter Holcrombe. He is also survived by 27 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren.
