William Joe Lewis Obituary in Phenix City at Taylor Funeral Home, Inc

Obituary For William Joe Lewis

Mr. William Joe Lewis, 86, passed Sunday, December 3, 2023 in Eufaula, AL.

Funeral service will be held on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. EST (2:00 p.m. CST) at the Eufaula Community Center in Eufaula, AL. Burial to follow at Memory Gardens of Eufaula Cemetery in Eufaula, AL. Public viewing will take place from 2-5 p.m. EST, Saturday, December 16, 2023.

William Joe Lewis, affectionately known as “Joe”, was born on May 5, 1937 in Eufaula, AL to the late Rev. William Lewis and the late Mary Smith Lewis . Following the unfortunate death of his mother, he was reared by Rev. William and Cynthia Lewis. To this union five children were born. He was a loving son, husband and father.

Joe traded in his cross for his crown and transitioned from labor to his eternal resting place, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at his home.

Joe had a heart for gospel music. He was one of the founders of the Singing Angels and sang with the group for over fifty years traveling throughout the United States. He had a love for “antique cars”, which was evident by his large vintage classic car collection. Another pastime that he enjoyed was fishing. In his early years, he was a barber and vegetable salesman and was fondly known to many as the “Watermelon/Potato Man”. Joe retired from American Buildings after thirty-five years of service.

At a young age Joe accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and joined Tabernacle Baptist Church, Eufaula, AL. Later in life he united with First Missionary Baptist Church of Georgetown, GA. He was a dedicated church member until his health began to decline. He was educated in the Barbour County School System.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Lewis, Mary Smith Lewis and Cynthis Lewis; his wife, Lillie Lewis; brother, Donald Lewis Champ Lewis and John Henry Lewis; sister, Joanne Daniels; daughter, Lisa Adgerson; son, William Joe, Jr., and grandson, Jerome Lewis, Jr.

Joe will be dearly missed by his loved ones. He leaves to cherish loving memories a loving family including eight children, Lorenzo Jerome Lewis, Gloria (James) Thomas, Mary Dennis, Jacqueline F. Calloway all of Eufaula, AL; Nathaniel Lewis of Washington, DC, Victoria Berry of Willingboro, NJ, Lillie (Bobby) Gilbert and Harold Lewis all of Eufaula, AL; son-in law, Calvin Adgerson of Forestville, MD; 24 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren; his loving significant other, Ms. Annie Dale Brown and two very special friends, Mr. Berry Forte and Pastor James Allen, a verydear cousin, Janie Devose and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Lavon Sands sent Peace Lily for William Joe Lewis - December 15, 2023

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Delois Massey sent The Peace Lily for William Joe Lewis - December 15, 2023

Sending our prayers and Condolences to the family.
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Patricia Clifton sent Beautiful Dreams for William Joe Lewis - December 15, 2023

May your memories sustain you. Love, Cousin Pat Winterville, GA

Me and my family's condolences to the Lewis family. Mr Joe was a part of our family and others for years a many years. God blessed him with a great life of service. He did what The Lord wanted him to do. What a legacy he left.
Bill

condolences and prayers for strenth to the family from the SIMPSON FAMILY.

May God's grace continue to be with you. Blessings for the wonderful memories. Love, Cousin Pat Winterville, GA

Sorry for you loss .We sends Our Condolences to the Entire Family.

Sorry for you loss. Praying for peace!!!!

Sending Our Sympathy and Condolences to the Lewis Family. From the Louder, Hunter, Rogers, and Guilford Family

To the Lewis family I pray that GOD gives you strength and comfort for the days ahead just know that he's smiling down on you

To the Lewis family Jerome Mary Nathaniel Harold and the grandchildren. May God Comfort and give Strength in this difficult time of loss. Evelyn Green

Sending sympathy, prayers and love to the Entire Lewis Family. Love Evelyn Nelson-George Clayton, Alabama

To Joe Lewis Family
Nothing I can say will take away the pain you're experiencing. Just want you to know that I care about you and share in your sadness.
Your father was such an inspiration to lots of us.
I will always value the time we spent together.
Remember, you are not alone, we're here for you today and always.
Lawyer & Emma Dudley

Thinking of the Lewis Family. We are praying for your Peace and Comfort during this difficult time.
Corey & Brittany Jones and Family of Eufaula, Alabama

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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