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The family of Karl Bernard Lewis would life to express our sincere gratitude for the prayers and love you’ve shown. The flowers, cards, visits, and calls in the time of our bereavement. Special thanks to the Hope Health Care (Hospice), Theresa Elmore, Margie Wallace and Charlotte Carter for the dedicated time, food, love and most of all, your prayers in the last days of his life.

Ronnie Lewis Carlvis Franklin Damien Jenkins

Warren Hills

Terry Hills

Daniel Simms David Woodard Gregory Brown

Tony Lewis

John Hills

Travis Nelson Joel Tompkins

Woodley Hills

Lee A. (Doc) Byros Bennie R. Anderson Deon Mohammed

Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church Cemetery

Repass Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church

Sunrise May 16, 1938

Sunset August 19, 2021

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the L ORD , which made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1&2 The Life Reflections On November 7, 1961, a loving, caring, compassionate and hilarious son, Brother Karl Bernard Lewis was born to Earnest Merrick Lewis Sr. and Besther Thomas Lewis at Huey P. Long Hospital in Pineville, LA. Brother Karl grew up in a loving home with plenty of prayers, discipline, love and food. Brother Karl attended Simmesport High School and then quit and pursued a trade at Woodworth Cabinets and Carpentry in Cottonport, LA. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Henry Wright, Sr. He later moved to Dallas, Texas in the 1980’s where he pursued different jobs, and in the 90’s he started working for U.S. Ink, Inc. for 23 years until his health began to fail him. Brother Karl met the love of his life, Doris Marie Hills and was joined into Holy Matrimony on March 30, 1991, and to this union one son was born, Carlos Carmaine Lewis (CC). Brother Karl leaves to cherish his memories: one son, Charles Carmaine Lewis (Ashlynn); two grandsons, Quemarion (Q), and De’Kaprio (DJ) Lewis; one brother Tony Lewis of Dallas, TX; five sisters, Carol Stelly and Darlene Franklin of Simmesport, LA, Kimberly and Dana Lewis of Baton Rouge, LA, Sharon Goouch of New Orleans, LA; four brothers-in-law, John Hills, & Woodley Hills of Melville, LA, Joel Tompkins of Dallas, TX Bernie R. Anderson of Simmesport, LA; five sisters-in-law, Sylvia Lewis, Diane Broadneaux and Mary Lewis of Dallas, TX, Elizabeth Hills of Melville, LA and Wanda Lewis of Monseeru, LA; four adopted children, Tamera Nelson, Tracy Nelson, Keyona Brown & Carluis Franklin of Dallas, TX; two God-children Marcus Alexander and Elizabeth (Lizzy) Onaiwu; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Brother Karl was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Doris Marie Lewis, paternal grandparents, Walter and Olivia Lewis, Sr.; paternal grandparents, Clinton Thomas and Margaret T. Thompson; parents, Earnest and Bester T. Lewis, Sr.; brothers, Earnest Lewis Jr., Clinton Lewis Sr., Charles R. Lewis & Ronnie Lewis; sisters, Pamela Wright, Gilda Anderson, Bernedine Lewis, Paula Tompkins and Linda F. Benjamin.

We have so many memories Of the times we spent together, And even though you’re no longer here, We’ll cherish them for forever. We miss your laughter so much And the mischief in your smile. When we feel the sadness welling up We’ll remember it a while. For though you are no longer here, You’ll never be truly gone. So long as we have these memories, Your spirit will carry on. So until we see your smile again, We’ll hold you in our hearts and mind. A shining example, our uncle Of the best humankind. Your Nieces and Nephews

Processional…………………….........………........... Ministers, Pallbearers, Family

Hymn………………………………………………………..…..Choir & Congregation

Scripture Readings Old Testament..................................................................................Minister New Testament................................................................................Minister

Prayer...................................................................................Dr. Rev. Gayle Carter

Selection ……………………………………………………………...….………...Choir

Acknowledgements & Resolutions…………………………….Sis. Shelia Callihan

Obituary………………………………………………………………...….Read Silently

Selection………………………………………………………………………..…...Choir

Remarks…………………………………….………. 2 Minutes (2 Family Members)

Tribute from Family …………….….Too Close to the Mirror - Bro. Jayden Brown

Acknowledgements from Ministers

Solo.……………………………………………………...……………...Sis. Sylvia Lewis

Eulogy….…..………….…………………………………...….Rev. Henry R. Wright, IV

Parting View…………………..…………………….Golden Gate Funeral Directors

Recessional …………………………………………....……………. Funeral Cortege

My dear brother, now that you are gone, You’re no longer here to share The bond we had together -

A bond of love and care. Yet, something tells me You are watching over me - Now that from worldly cares You are finally free. I miss you so very much, And my tears I cannot hide Yet, within my heart, I feel You are always by my side. Ever since you went away Life has never been the same Yet, it comforts me to know that one day we’ll meet again. Your Siblings