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1942
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2021
Charlie Lewis Obituary
Charlie's life purpose was to serve the community during his tenure in the fire service and raise his family with unconditional love and support. Charlie's family legacy will forever remain loving husband to Joy; dedicated father to Lori, Michelle, Mark, Chris and Carlos; and devoted Poppa to Megan, Stefan, Travis, Genessee, Madalynn & Sage. He is also survived by his sisters Sylvia, Donna, Kathy, Ramona and their respective families.
After serving in the U.S. Air Force, Chief Lewis served in the Orlando Fire Department where he retired as Fire Chief in 1992. He then served as Fire Chief at St. Cloud Fire Department, retired 2010.
Charlie will be missed eternally but remembered by all when his life is celebrated in late June 2021 - details of the tribute forthcoming in May 2021.
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Chet Hamlin
April 24, 2025
A great guy, always lead without making anyone mad.
Doug Wesson
April 24, 2024
Rest, brother, rest.
Don Wilson
April 24, 2023
You are always in my thoughts Brother! Miss you and the great memories we made during our friendship and times together. Think of you often! Rest in peace, we will meet again and share those times again! Don
Donald Wilson
June 30, 2021
Charlie was a true friend who could always be counted on. He will be missed by all who had the privilege to have known him. There is and will always be a void in my heart for the loss of my friend. Rest peacefully brother we will miss you and your smile!
Denise Admire
June 20, 2021
Charlie you struggled a long battle these recent years..WE Love you. You were 1 of dad's best friends. We all missed Joy when she passed as I know you did to. We're greatful Bonita has been by your side these last few years & taken very good care of you. We love her too. Hopefully you have reconnected with mom & dad, Joy & the rest of your family & friends. Johnny and I definitely would have been at your memorial service if we'd known about it. We love & miss you. Johnny & Denise Admire
Martorano Family
June 19, 2021
Dear Alessandri Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your father/grandfather. He was such a wonderful man. May time help you heal and bring you peace.
Davell Davis
June 8, 2021
A very good man
Chet and Deb Hamlin
May 17, 2021
RIP Charlie, you were the best.
Mark E Hunt
May 16, 2021
Dad,
I am so proud to have called you my Dad. You taught me so much and were the most respected man I´ve ever met. The 35+ years that you were a father figure to me and my sisters, a husband to my mother, and proud Poppa, I will always cherish. I´m glad that you found Bonita after mom passed so that she was able to care for you the last few years of failing health. I will try and live well and make you proud. We will honor you and your wishes by placing you with our mother so that you may both rest in peace.
Phil & Gail
May 15, 2021
Charlie my buddy roo. You were a neighbor, special friend and golf buddy for 20 plus years. You will be greatly missed. We are so very thankful that you found BONITA (your wife) without her love, caring and devotion for you.We all would have lost you much sooner. Thank you Bonita for all you did for our dear friend Charlie. Love Phil & Gail
Dayton and Rina Capps
May 12, 2021
Charlie, you were a dear friend and "brother" throughout our time together. We offer our condolences to your children and our deepest sympathy to your wife BONITA LEWIS and her family. God bless you, Bonita for seeing him through the many health battles he faced.
Doug Wesson
May 10, 2021
Rest, brother, rest. You will be missed.
Jeannette Sieland
May 6, 2021
The Korean War Veterans Association Department of Florida and Chapter 173 Casselberry send our deepest sympathies on the passing of our Brother In Arms Charlie Preston Lewis (US Air Force).
He served his country well and honorably.
May he Rest In Peace.
Sylvia Cox
May 3, 2021
I will Miss your phone calls & our Family gatherings . I love you & now you are in Heaven with your Loved Ones. Sylvia ( your Sister)
Steve Rickey
May 2, 2021
Charlie inspired me to become a fire service instructor, I took a course from him while persueing my fire tech degree at Valencia Community College. He showed me that a good instructor included everyone in the class and encouraged any and all questions, no matter how stupid, Most importantly was that he demonstrated how much humor helped in learning, I showed up in class knowing I was golng to learn something and have a damn good time doing it,
David K Keaton
May 2, 2021
He was my chief at Station 1 for many years. Great man and great commander. He always found the best in his people and served his community with distinction.
Lars White
May 2, 2021
Charlie was a truly a genuine person with a passion to serve others. He sure loved the fire service career and was well respected. Reaching the Fire Chief position came as no surprise. He fit the role perfectly. He nearly was hired by Oviedo after retirement from Orlando. Always wished that had occurred. He treated me as if we were life long friends. Wishing comfort for family and friends. Lars White, Fire Chief, Ret.
Ret. Chief Ron Strosnider & Maryjo
May 2, 2021
Our thoughts & Prayer's go out to the family and his FD Families. We were honored to spend alot of time with Chief and Joy throughout our careers. Those memories will be forever in our hearts. Rest easy Charlie & hug Joy for us.
Steve Gaston (ASFD Fire Chief- Ret)
May 2, 2021
It was such a privilege and honor to know and work with Chief Charlie over the many years... He will be dearly missed... Thoughts and prayers to family and may the many memories ease your heartache over time...
Gary Woodard
May 2, 2021
Heaven's Gate
Dan Mantzaris
May 2, 2021
My condolences. I worked with "Gentleman Chief Charlie" for over 10 years at St. Cloud. He was a model for how to be dedicated to the goal and mission of the City and its Fire Department while always supporting the individual firefighters and paramedics. There are many people in the Florida emergency services business who have been enriched by having worked with and been mentored by Chief Charlie and the state and the public should be very grateful.
Ron Carroll
May 1, 2021
A great person who will surly be missed by all... Rest in Peace for you not alone.. God is there to take care of you as the angels sing their songs.
Leonard Futch
May 1, 2021
Always fair with me. Good Person
Gary Woodard
May 1, 2021
Your job here is done, we´ll take it from here...Job Well Done.
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