Oscar Gene Lewis

Oscar Gene Lewis was born to Mrs. Savannah Lewis (deceased) and Mr. Oliver Lewis Sr. (deceased on October 7, 1936, in Galveston, TX). He graduated in 1955 from Central High School in Galveston, TX. Gene entered the U.S. Air Force in 1955, and he was honorably discharged in 1959 after obtaining the rank of Airman First Class. After his service in the military he moved to Denver, Colorado in 1961. He was employed as a supervisor in an Animal Research Center where he later retired in 1994.

In 2002, he moved to Duluth, MN to take care of the property of his late brother Gilbert Sidney Lewis. In his later years he joined the membership of Lakeview Covenant Church under the leadership of Pastor David Hugare and was a faithful member of the men’s Wednesday morning Bible study.

Gene Lewis passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on Wednesday March 26, 2025, in Duluth, MN. He is survived by his two children, his daughter Cequia “C.C.” Lewis of Crowley, TX, and his son Lamont Lewis with his wife Rochelle Lewis of San Antonio, TX, two grandchildren Rachel and Chloe Lewis both of Crowley, TX, a niece Annie Ward of Houston, TX, a nephew Michael Ward of Houston, TX, and his late sister Jessie Ward (Deceased).

The Family of the late Mr. Gene Lewis, wishes to express their sincere appreciation for the members of Lakeview Covenant Church for the many prayers, flowers, and other acts of kindness shown to us during this time of grief and sorrow.

Visitation will be held on Friday from 9:00AM until the 10AM Funeral Service in Lakeview Covenant Church. 1001 Jean Duluth, RD. Duluth, MN 55803. The burial will be in the Minnesota State Veteran’s Cemetery Duluth. Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home.