WILLIE LEWIS_stnd (Blue Clouds)

In Loving Memory of

Sunrise: November 19, 1951

Sunset: November 21, 2022

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Order of Service

“ He Only Takes The Best ” God saw that he was getting tired, a cure was not to be so he put his arms around him and whispered, come with me with tearful eyes, we watched him suffer, and saw him fade away although we could not make him stay a golden heart stopped beating hard working hands to rest god broke our hearts to prove to us, he only takes “ the best ” Life reflections Willie D. Lewis, was born the first child to Willie George and Evelyn Lewis on November 19, 1951 in Waco, Texas. A few years later his parents moved to Dallas, Texas. Willie started his journey of servicing the community as an employee of St. John Missionary Baptist Church were he was baptized. For many years, he worked at Scottish Rite Hospital and Zale Lipshy. On August 13, 1971 Willie married Valerie Lewis and became a father to five children: Lashon Lewis, Pamela Hamilton (Derrick), Willie Lewis, ShaVonda Lewis, Willie Lewis, Jr. (Shaquita). He loved watching westerns and football a true “ Dallas Cowboy ” fan. Willie was called home on Monday November 21, 2022 and he is preceded in death by his parents Willie George and Evelyn Lewis, brothers: Jerry Lewis and Micheal Lewis. A “ Hero ” who will truly be missed by his wife Valirie Lewis, children, grandchildren, great - grand children, siblings: Nancy Lewis - Ham, Ricky Lewis, Benny Ray Lewis, and a host of family and friends.

Processional ………………………………………………...Soft Music

Hymn of Comfort………………………..……………...“I Look to You”

Whitney Houston

Scripture Readings

Old Testament.…..............................................Rev. Jackie Lewis

New Testament……………….…..…………..Rev. Jackie Lewis

Prayer……...……...…….…........................................Rev. Jackie Lewis

Song………………………………..…….……….”Battle Is Not Yours”

Yolanda Adams

Resolutions

Expressions of Love……………………………...Limit 2 Minutes, Please

Special Remarks…………………… “To My Wonderful Husband, Dee”

Song…………………………………………..…..“The Storm Is Over”

Kirk Franklin

Eulogy.……..…….……...............................................Rev. Jackie Lewis

“ To My Wonderful Husband Dee ” To My Wonderful Husband Dee, Our hearts were touched by the Lord ’ s kindness and the love we shared will grow through our children, grand children, great - grand children, family and friends. I love and miss you so very much but, I have our memories to cherish. Thank you God for a wonderful husband. Your Lovely Wife, Valirie

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

Recessional ………………………………………………….Soft Music