- Date Of Birth: February 21, 1938
- Date Of Death: March 25, 2022
- State: Florida
Joseph Washington Lewis, Jr., 84, passed away March 25, 2022 in Bay Pines, FL. He was born on February 21, 1938 on Jupiter Island, FL to the late Bessie L. Whaley Lewis and Joseph Washington Lewis, Sr.
Joseph attended Edward Waters College and then joined the U.S. Navy, where he retired. He also worked for May Cohens, King’s Bay, Liaison in Human Resources Management.
He was preceded in death by his parents, beloved wife, Janie Murphy Lewis; sisters, Rutha Mae Cartwright and Ollie Mae Dames; paternal grandparents, Major and Jenny Russ and maternal grandmother, Minnie Kiek Weston.
Joseph is survived by his loving family, daughter, Mercedes Lewis; son, Joseph Washington Green (Tamika); sisters, Ernestine Bethel and Dr. Sheila D. Long (Billie); grandchildren, Andrea L. Lewis-Conyer, Breeanna McCoy (Stephen), Joseph Green, Jr. and Hannah Green.
In keeping with Genesis 1:28, the Lewis family is fruitful. We are blessed with a large family, and wish to acknowledge all; those who are here, and those unable to be here. There are many more; grandchildren, great grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, and family connections too numerous to name. We thank God for you all.
