Thomas Lewis (Tom), age 70, died of natural causes on Tuesday, July 7th, 2015, at the West Palm Beach Hospital, in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Thomas is survived by his wife, Bernice Jones Lewis, of Riviera Beach, FL; his son, Anthony Larnard Lewis Sr., of Riviera Beach, FL; his grandchildren, Sha'nece Kayaunna Lewis, & Anthony Larnard Lewis Jr., both of West Palm Beach, FL; his sisters, Rubye Heard of West Palm Beach, FL, Gloria Lewis (Samuel) of West Palm Beach, FL, Deborah Miley (Lonnie) of Macon, GA; his brother, Ronald Lewis, of Riviera Beach, FL; his other family members, Brothers-in-law - Leroy Jones (Evelina) of Detroit, MI, Johnny C. Jones Jr. of Riviera Beach, FL, Willie James Jones (Annie) of Midville, GA, Izel Jones (Diary) of Royal Palm Beach, FL, Charles Edward Jones (Susan) of Atlanta, GA; Sisters-in-law - Lueratha Jones (Joseph) of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Dorothy Jones Daney of Augusta, GA, Mary Alice Jones Rump of Augusta, GA, Ruthie Mae Jones Curry of Augusta, GA; and a host of other relatives, nephews, nieces and friends.
Thomas is preceded in death by his mother, Ezella Wallace Lewis; his father Thomas Lewis Sr.; his father-in-law, Jonny C. Jones Sr.; his brother-in-law Roosevelt Jones; and his sister-in-law Edna Jones.
Thomas was born on February 12th, 1945 in Waycross, GA, to parents Ezella Wallace Lewis and Thomas Lewis Sr. On February 9th, 1973, he married the love of his life Bernice Jones, and they lived happily together for 42 years. He attended school at John F. Kennedy High School, Palm Beach Junior College, and Florida Atlantic University and graduated with an Associates Degree. He served in the United States Army, and earned several medals including, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and a Bronze Star Medal. After being honorably discharged, he became an expeditor for Pratt Whitney Aircraft.
Thomas was a social, active man who was deeply involved in the lives of his many friends and family. He enjoyed watching football and basketball. His family and friends will always remember him as a caring, and kind person.