Carl William Lewis, Jr.

Carl William Lewis Jr. , 85, passed August 21, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

He resided in Iowa and on the Calcasieu River for the past 35 years. He was born to his late parents Viola & Carl Lewis Sr. on January 2, 1935, in El Paso, Texas. He served in the US Navy as a Naval Aviation mechanic. Upon discharge, he worked at Northrup Gruman and Boeing until retirement. He was an avid artist and craftsman, there was nothing he couldn’t make or fix. Some knew him as, “Grandaddy, Chief, or Mr. Lew.” Upon meeting him, he always left a lasting impression!

He is survived by his 4 children, daughter Lynn and husband Philip Edwards of Lake Charles, one son, Keenan and wife Stephanie Lewis of Chicago, IL, daughter Laurie and husband Ray Ridge of Needsville, Tx, and daughter Carol and husband Kevin McNulty of Houston, Tx. 12 grand-children: Alecia, Ebeth, Philip, Jennifer, Jessica, Stephen, Sarah, Dana, Jordan, Liam, Julia, and Nate. 15 great grandchildren: Courtney, Oliver, Emma, Gracie, Ellie, Waylon, Lane, Addi, Mia, A.J., Fletcher, Addy, Toler, Sparrow, and Piper. 1 great great grandchild, Sawyer.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Jewel Lorene Fields Windom.

We would like to give a heart felt thank you to the nurses and staff at Heart of Hospice, we couldn’t have done it without you!

Cremation has been entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Arrangements are pending.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Operation Smiles.