Willie Douglas Lewis Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Willie Douglas Lewis (Baton Rouge, Louisiana), born in Mangham, Louisiana, who passed away on November 4, 2025 at the age of 86. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Willie Douglas Lewis to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Samuel Lewis and Annie Mae Lewis; his brother Ivory Lewis; his parents-in-law, Rev. Ameal D. Ennis and Lettie W. Ennis; and his brother-in-law Burrel Robinson.

He is survived by: his wife Tharis Ennis Lewis; his daughter Chenese Lewis; his brother Edward Lewis of Maringouin, LA; his siblings-in-law, Lillian Ennis Robinson and Rev. Emile Ennis, Sr. (Sharon); his nieces and nephews, Anthony H. Johnson (Karen) of New Roads, LA, Robert Robinson, Emile Ennis, Jr. of Los Angeles, Carolyn Lewis of Maringouin and Shawn Jenkins of Beaumont, TX; and his goddaughters, Kymberli Durden of Covington, GA and Felicia Brumfield Gathe of Zachary, LA. He is also survived by cousins, extended family, and friends.

He received the Kiwanian of the Year Award from the Kiwanis Club of Denham Springs–West Livingstonin 2001, and in 2012, he was recognized by Project R.I.D.E. and the Louisiana Business and Community Alliance for more than 40 years of outstanding contributions to the Greater Baton Rouge community.