Olis L Lewis' Obituary
On the morning of August 19, 2018, Olis went Home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a long illness. Olis Lewis was born September 28, 1934, in Milton, Florida. He grew up in Chipley, Florida and was married to his high school sweetheart, Blondell Deal, for 63 years.A hard-working man of conviction, Olis worked on L&N Railroad and for Borden’s Milk before moving his family to Texas in 1959 for a job in the electronics industry. He often said that moving to Texas was one of the best decisions he ever made. He remained in electronics for the rest of his working life, eventually becoming part-owner of an electronic component sales company.Olis cherished his family and enjoyed the countless delicious southern meals his beloved wife cooked. His witticisms and anecdotes kept everyone at the table laughing. Olis also loved golf – playing it, watching it, and talking about it – and was a member of Eastern Hills Country Club in Garland. The last years of his golf playing days were spent at Woodbridge Golf Club in Wylie, Texas.Olis was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, Helen and Jake Lewis, brothers, Helma and Orwin, sister, Nelma, and a great grandson.Olis is survived by son, Lamar Lewis and wife Linda of Napa, CA, son Dell Lewis and wife Patsy of Rowlett, TX, and daughter Joan Flynt and husband Mark, of Rockwall, TX. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 4 step great-grandchildren.The funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at The Abbey Chapel with a visitation from 9:15-10:00 AM prior to the serviceThe family thanks Arden Courts of Richardson for their care of our father and First Christian Church of Garland for ministering to our family. Memorial contributions in honor of our father may be given to First Christian Church of Garland, The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD), or to the charity of your choice.
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