Lewis Henry “Joe” Bynam, 77, passed on Sunday, November 23, 2025 in Columbus, GA.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. EST, Thursday, December 4, 2025 at St. John A.M.E. Church with Rev. Dr. Issaac Hudson, pastor, officiating. Interment to follow in the St. John A.M.E. Church Cemetery. Public visitation will be Wednesday, December 3, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST.

Lewis Henry "Joe" Bynam, 77, of Phenix City, AL, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, in Columbus, GA. He was born on February 10, 1948, in Russell County, AL to the late Burl, Jr. and Berecha Bynam.

Joe accepted Christ at an early age and was a lifelong, faithful member of St. John AME Church in Fort Mitchell, AL. He was a proud graduate of Mt. Olive High School Class of 1967. Joe was a faithful member of Phoenix Lodge #428 and Al Sharif Temple #252.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Joey Bynam; and his sister-in-law, Shirley Bynam.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Mary Ann Bynam. He also leaves behind his children: Stephanie (Mark) Elias of Phenix City, AL; Jonathan Bynam of Star, ID; John Feagins, Jr. of Phenix City, AL; and Cleodis (Yaschica) Feagins of Phenix City, AL; six grandchildren: Zachary Elias, Camyen Feagins, Zakereya Feagins, Tyson Elias, Camori Feagins, and Jase Sanchez Bynam; and one great-grandchild, Kycen Ware.

Additional survivors include his siblings: Fred Bynam, Carrie Hill, Emma Sumbry, Evangelist Gennie Bynam, Jimmy Bynam, Patricia Bynam, and Ricky Bynam; aunt, Mary (Tommy) Dixon; uncle, Charlie (Davila) Bynam; along with a host of nieces, nephews, extended relatives, and friends.