Joe Lewis Obituary in Phenix City at Taylor Funeral Home, Inc

Obituary For Joe Lewis

Mr. Joe Lewis, 78, of Phenix City, AL passed Sunday, June 26, 2022 in Phenix City, AL.

Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. EST, Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at St. Paul C.M.E. Church, Crawford, AL with Rev. Dr. Raynetta Prevo-Williams, pastor, officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 5, 2022 from 2-5 p.m. EST.

Mr. Joe Lewis was born March 2, 1944 in Lee County, AL to the late Rev. Dr. Katie Lewis and the late Lewis Allen.

He answered his call to God on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Branches Home for Veterans in Phenix City, AL. He received loving care and support by his niece Modell McKenzie.

Joe accepted Christ at an early age, joining St. Paul C.M.E. Church, Crawford, AL, where he attended until his health failed.

He attended school in the Lee County School Systems.

His employment history consisted of working at Eagle & Phenix Mills and Bibb Mill in Columbus, GA.

Joe moved to Buffalo, NY in 1978. He remained there for 30 years plus. He was employed with a janitorial service until he returned to Alabama to be a caregiver for his cousin and brother.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis Allen and Rev. Dr. Katie Lewis; brother, Judge "Tank" Lewis.

He leaves to cherishes his memories his devoted niece, Modell McKenzie; two brothers, George Allen of Albany, NY and Tommy (Laura) Allen of Phenix City, AL; sister, Madell (Charles) Dowdell of Salem, AL; devoted friend, Johnnie Mae Edwards of Salem, AL; devoted special cousin, James Allen of Salem, AL and a host of nieces, nephews other family and friends.

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Dedicated from one of Joe's oldest living cousins, Sister Willie Mae Cowell. She loves you and talks about so many fun memories of you. I dedicate these two scriptures to you and our family: Psalm 116 and 2 Corinthians 4 with our love and blessings. Sister Willie Mae Cowell and Rev Janie Johnson

To the 👪, you all have my deepest condolences on the death of your beloved Joe. God will give you the the strength to keep going and stay strong. Each of you be blessed and take care. Lillie Walden

To the family, my deepest condolences. So sorry for your loss. Many prayers and love. May God through His son Jesus give each of you comfort, strength and Peace
Faye Vaughn - Ingram & Family

I pray for your broken heart and ask Him to comfort you. I rejoice that he suffers no more. You enabled him to be at peace and now he is in that heavenly home that our savior prepared for him. I know your faith will sustain you during these difficult days- chaplain dean

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

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