James Reginald Lewis
1948-2022
James Reginald Lewis, age 73, of Boerne, Texas peacefully passed away at his home on February 6, 2022. Reginald was born in Houston, Texas to James Walter Lewis and Betty (Jeanmard) Lewis. He attended Kashmere Gardens Jr. and Sr. High School, graduating in 1966. Reginald was married to Dianna Lane Davis and is the father of Reginald Darnell Riggins and Shawn Anthony Riggins. He dutifully served his country for 4 years in the Air Force, with a 10-month stint in Viet Nam, and was honorably discharged in 1972. He attended Texas Southern University and graduated cum laude in 1976 with a BS in engineering. Reginald was a federal government employee and retired in 2009 as the Chief of Operations for the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Aeronautical Systems Division in San Antonio. At the time of his death, Reginald was a member of the Knights of Peter Claver at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in San Antonio.
Reginald was preceded in death by his father, James Walter Lewis, his nephew, Stecil Benard Hopkins; brothers-in-law, Larry Don Johnson and Sulyman Sani; mother-in-law, Lorraine Davis and father-in-law, Melvin Davis.
Reginald leaves to forever cherish his memory, his devoted wife, Dianna Lewis; mother, Betty R. Lewis; sons, Reginald Darnell (Kisha) Riggins and Shawn Anthony Riggins; 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; siblings: Virginia (James) Marshall, Dedriel (Lawrence) Thompson, Brenda (Walter) Lewis, Stephanie Johnson, Sharon Ettinoffe, Norman Lewis, Byron (Sandra) Lewis, and Eric (Dionniece) Lewis; brother-in-law, Melvin (Minnie) Davis, Jr., and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 5102 Dabney, Houston, Texas 77026 on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Rosary and Military Honors @ 10:00 am - Mass @ 11:00 am. Repast after mass in church hall.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Feb. 16, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for James Lewis

10 Entries

Paula & Otha Green

March 27, 2022

Dear dear Diana & family, we are stunned to have JUST found out about Reggie´s passing. We have not been attending Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton where we were blessed to be in community with you &Reggie, one of the most beautiful couples & elegant souls we´ve been blessed to know. Reggie shared you with us all those years you taught our children in CCD. You guys have been radiant pillars in our church family. It seemed like so much has changed.... as I guess this life journey does...we only wish we had known sooner but we still thank God for Reggie´s Homegoing.... Such a wonderful man! Sending our love to you, Diana, & trusting God will wrap you in Comfirt & Peace as only God can.

Terry and Linda Steinhebel

March 3, 2022

Terry and I recently learned, much to our sorrow, that our dear former neighbor passed away in early Feb. We lived across the street from Reggie and Diane for 13 year and got to know them and love them.

Reggie often talked about his parents and how they made each of their children feel like they were the favorite. His love of his family was enormous. He related to me the lemon cookie contest that he had with his mom, each trying to make improvements on the other´s recipe. I feel honored that he shared his recipe for Lemon Tea Cookies with me. They are one of my favorites. He would often bring some of his Roadie cookies over to us when he and Terry were working on cars together.

I remember when Terry lent him his sandblaster. A few days later Terry went over to the garage to see how he liked the sandblaster. Reggie told Terry, "You´d better get out of here. Diana mad at you!" Terry, puzzled, asked "What did I do to make her mad?" Reggie laughed and said, I liked the sandblaster so much I went out and bought my own and it made Diana mad!"

One of the things I am most thankful to Reggie for is the farewell party he and Diana threw for us when we were moving from the neighborhood. We knew we would forever miss the camaraderie we all shared.

Time passes and lives change, but Reggie´s generosity, goodness, cheerfulness and friendship will always be a part of our hearts and we will miss him greatly. I wish we had found out about his passing earlier so that we could have paid him honor at his memorial service. With his passing the world has lost honorable man, a smiling man and a great man we are proud to call friend.

Michael Dempsey

February 19, 2022

Deepest and most heartfelt condolences to Family and friends. Reginald was my favorite cousin, we were more like brothers, and it really pains me that I could not be there as he crossed to the other side. R.I.P. cuz, I love you to no ends.

Lena Charles

February 19, 2022

BUST Family, would like the Lewis Family to know our prayers are with you today. And we are donating $100 in memory of James R. Lewis to the BUST Foundation Haiti Mission. God Bless, Lena F. Charles

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Shawn Anthony

February 19, 2022

Love you forever Pops

Dee

February 18, 2022

Missing you Papacito... Thank you for all the laughs and all your love......

Mae

February 17, 2022

May the peace of God be with the family as you grieve through this difficult time. Please accept my condolences.

Luz Maria Vasquez

February 16, 2022

Dear family,
Please accept my deepest condolences. Reggie was my first boss in DCMA and a great one. His character was unquestionable and he always saw the best on others . I´m sadden by his passing. May he rest in peace with the Lord .
Sincerely
Luz

Peggy Goodwyn-Vidal

February 16, 2022

Dear family,

My heart was so saddened when I heard the news about Reggie. Truly, he was one of the most enjoyable persons I had the pleasure of working with at DCMA. He was always pleasant, kind, professional and wore a sweet smile. We knew he loved his family dearly as he only had nice things to say about each of them. Please know y´all will be in my prayers and thoughts in the coming days.

I was Blessed to know Reggie.

Sincerely,
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Peggy Goodwyn-Vidal