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Dwight Lewis

Passed 04/02/2021

Obituary For Dwight Lewis

Dwight Wesley Lewis, 63, passed unexpectedly Friday, April 2, 2021.

A native of Spartanburg SC, and a past resident in Blythewood. He was the son of the late Mrs. Annie Louise Staggs Lewis Means and the late Mr. Isaac Lewis, Jr.

He was a veteran of the US Army, beloved board member of the Spartanburg YMCA. He treasured his dog “Buster”. Dwight was an active member of Ebenezer Baptist Church where he served as a Board Trustee. He was a cycling enthusiast and always determined to overcome any obstacle.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Rufus Devon Lewis III.

Survivors include: two nephews reared in the home, Rufus Devon Lewis IV and William Quincy Lewis of Spartanburg, SC; three brothers, Isaac Lewis III (Kendra), Inman, SC and Alvin Lewis(Cynthia) of Duncan, SC; four sisters, Ester Marie Lewis of Spartanburg, SC; Sherry Lewis and Pamela Lewis of Wellford, SC; Sarah Lewis of Anderson, SC. Other family members close to Dwight include Mrs. Barbara Adamo, Carsenna Nesbitt-Kirkendoll (Kendall).;Uncle Elijah Lewis, Brooklyn New York; Great Aunt, Mrs. Flora Staggs Robinson, Spartanburg, SC; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Celebration of the Life of Dwight Lewis will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at M. J. "Dolly" Cooper Veterans Cemetery, 140 Inway Dr., Anderson, SC.

Mr. Lewis will lie in state on Monday, April 12, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel, 602 Howard St., Spartanburg, SC.


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Prayers and thoughts are with the family during this time. May God comfort you.

Sylvia Staggs Durham, NC

Rest in peace brother...

We are so saddened to learn of Dwight's passing. We always enjoyed talking with him. We will miss him greatly. He was a wonderful man. Please accept our sincere condolences. The Ringel Family

Uncle poochi you will be missed dearly.i remember when we met on concord you took me under your wing.love you uncle poochi rest easy.love you allways

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

J.W. Woodward Funeral Home | Spartanburg, SC

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