Life Reflections

Joseph Lewis was born February 16th, 1950, in Temple, TX. To Charlie and Birdella Lewis. He attended Dunbar High School in Temple, TX. He moved to Dallas, TX, soon after graduation.

Joseph soon began a career as a truck driver and mechanic. Skills he developed from his father. His skills lead to a rewarding and fulfilling life. Joseph had a long and committed relationship with the love of his life, Ms. Georgia (Ms. G). Their love endured for many years.

Joseph is preceded in death by his companion, Ms. Georgia Ellis. His father, Charlie Lewis Jr.; mother, Birdella Lewis; sister, Bobbie Clay; brother, Charlie Lewis Jr.; sister, Bonnie Justice, and niece Chandra Lewis.

Joseph is survived by his daughters, Rosemarie Tatum and Catalina Gibbs, one stepson, Billy Ellis, and sister, Zelma Cox, and a host of nephews, cousins, and friends.

“Tenacity” by Terence Lewis

Your love and guidance were always sincere

As you talked, I listened to every single word

The respect you were given was not from fear

For the lines you drew were never blurred

The path laid out could not interfere

Therefore, the advice was never unheard

I was in awe when you made the advice clear

With the most precise certainty that I preferred

His persistence may seem somewhat absurd

Remember that I am resolute and cavalier