MSG. Jack - Age 84 - Española Lewis

MSG. Jack Lewis, 84, US Army (Ret.), a lifelong resident of Fairview and various parts of the world passed away on April 2, 2014 in his home. Mr. Lewis was born on December 8, 1929 in Shamrock, Texas, to Reason Alonzo Lewis and Minnie Hagood Lewis, who preceded him in death, he was also preceded in death by all nineteen brothers and sisters, he being the youngest of the boys in his family. The light of his life, and wife Lydia Montez Lewis preceded him in death two years ago. Mr. Lewis served in the Military for 23 years, he served during World War II, the Korean Conflict and Vietnam. He was a Military Police officer and retired at Souel, South Korea where his specialty was nuclear weapons. During his career he was sent to many foreign lands and due to his rank his wife and children could always be with him as he served. He was awarded several medals in the army due to his knowledge and service, after his retirement he worked for Española Public schools. He loved to work in his vegetable garden alongside his wife. He is survived by his four children, Charles, Elizabeth, Jacqueline, and Michael all of Fairview; grandson who he helped raised, City Councilman Cory Jack Lewis and Leann, Christopher Lewis and his eldest grandson, Charles Tyson Lewis and Rheanna Romero; five great-grandchildren, Aaron, Zachary, Zoe, Ashlynn, and Taylor. His children loved him very much, he will always remain an inspiration for us. The following was written by Jack Lewis’ father, Reason Alonzo Lewis, he wrote this for one of his sons that passed away years ago, it is fitting that we honor our father with this message from his father;\r\nSleep on dear boy and take your rest, we loved you but Jesus loved you best. In memory of our dear boy oh we miss you our dear boy our hearts are full of pain but where there is no sad times, we hope to meet you again. In memory of our dear boy Jack Lewis, our dear boy, your battle is ended, your work is well done. The angels need you in Glory, to make that your home. In Plymouth grave yard they put you, over the flowers wave, they laid your dear body in the cold silent grave, but we rather you’d be happy in that heavenly home above, than to be down here suffering for you are where all is love. In memory of our dear boy, all is dark within our dwelling, lonely are our hearts today, for the one we loved so dearly has forever passed away. We loved him yes we loved him but the Angels loved him more. They sweetly carried him to younders shining shore. The golden gates were opened an Angels voice said, come and with farewells unspoken he calmly entered home.\r\nA rosary will be recited on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory. Memorial mass will be celebrated on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at La Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Cañada. Burial to follow at 12:45 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery with the following serving the family as pallbearers, Cory Jack Lewis, Christopher Lewis and Charles Tyson Lewis. Honorary pallbearers named are Rheanna, Aaron, Zachary Joel, Zoe, Ashlynn and Taylor. The family of MSG Jack Lewis has entrusted the loved one to the DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Espanola Valley.\r\n

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