- Date Of Birth: October 24, 1917
- Date Of Death: April 9, 2014
- State: Georgia
Mr. J. Z. Lewis Sr. Joseph Z. Lewis Sr. went to be with The Lord and many other loved ones on April 9, 2014, at his home. Joe was born October 24, 1917, in Cleburne Co., AL to Mary J. S. and Charley Lewis.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Sybil; children: Martha & Robert Caswell, Violet L. Miles, Richard & Vickie Lewis, Lawrence Lewis, James & Ann Lewis; grandchildren: Brian Lewis, Amanda G. Freeman, Jaydon Metzger, Ragan G. Lewis; brothers: Johnny Lewis, David Lewis, George Lewis, Scott Walters, Will Walters, Charlie Walters Jr., Fred Walters; sisters: Kate Elam, Lovie Sturgeon, Margie, Maureen Wilson. He is survived by his children: Ruth L. Dorsey Goss of Luthersville, Timothy Lewis of Newnan, Joe Lewis Jr. (Lynn) of Jacksonville, AL, and Sandra L. (Bob) Estep of Moreland; 25 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren, and 13 great-great-grandchildren. He moved with his family to Hogansville, GA in a mule-drawn covered wagon in 1924. He later moved to Coweta Co. where he and his wife Sybil built their home on a section of the “Old Fry Plantation”.
Joe – also affectionately known as Mr. Joe, Brother Joe, Uncle Joe, Papaw & Daddy – was a lifelong member of Bethlehem Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, teacher, S.S. superintendent & fill-in pastor. In later years he helped Westside Baptist Church in its infancy serving as a teacher & helping to build the current sanctuary. Through the years he became an example of immovable faith and the dear receiver & dispenser of Christian love & affection. Brother Joe was a member of Bigham Masonic Lodge in Moreland for over 60 years where he served as past Grand Master. Mr. Joe was well-known in our region for his excellent tractor mechanic skills. His creative knowledge and frugal approach in various endeavors earned him the nickname “Mr. Fix-It”. This very dear and precious man was well-loved and respected by all who knew him. We have been blessed to have had him in our lives for so long a time. He will always be in our hearts and very greatly missed.
