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Lewis, Robert Jr. ALBANY Robert Lee Lewis Jr. (Willie), 68, proud owner of The Magnificent Touch, entered into eternal rest on September 15, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Son of the late Robert Sr. and Bertha Lewis, he was born on December 3, 1942 in Burke county, Ga. Robert was a quiet man with a big heart and touched the lives of all who knew him. His work ethic was beyond reproach and he was well respected by his clients and colleagues. "He left them with a smile," as he did all of us. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Patricia Lewis (Snyder); his children, Denise Lewis, James Schwing, Tameka Flath, Tanisha Flath, Willie Lewis, Tatum Lewis, Willie Lewis Jr., Shaquenta Lewis, Maliek "Bobby" Lewis; his siblings, Inez Bynum (Eddie), Charlie Lewis (Mary), Mary Johnson, Norma Thomas, Annie Benford (Joe), Bobby Lewis (Hazel); special cousin Mary Lewis; special niece Tanya Hansen and a host of relatives and friends. Predeceased by his brother Elander Lewis Sr. Funeral service, Thursday 11 a.m. at Garland Bros. Funeral Home, 75 Clinton Ave. Viewing, 9 to 11 a.m. Interment, Graceland Cemetery.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Sep. 20, 2011.

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Linda Carhart

September 14, 2022

How time flies, it has been 11 years since you went to heaven to watch over everyone. Pat is doing good but she misses you so much, she still has your business message on her answering machine, Quinta is doing excellent, finished school got a good job has a son Noah whom is 7 and very smart. Please continue to watch over your family.

PATRICIA LEWIS

October 15, 2012

HI HONEY, ANOTHER MONTH GONE BY WITHOUT YOU & YOUR SMILE. I CANT BELEIVE THAT IT IS 13 MONTHS ALREADY THAT YOU WENT UP TO HEAVEN TO BE WITH YOUR MAKER. LOVE AND MISS YOU, YOUR WIFE PATRICIA

ROBERT WHEN YOUNG

PATRICIA LEWIS

September 16, 2012

SISTER IN LAW ROSIE & ROBERT

PATRICIA LEWIS

September 16, 2012

ALQUAN,TAMEKA,NICHELLE

PATRICIA LEWIS

September 16, 2012

PATRICIA LEWIS

September 15, 2012

HI HONEY, ONE YEAR AGO TODAY AT 5:15PM THE ANGELS CAME DOWN AND TOOK YOU TO A BETTER PLACE. NO MORE SUFFERING. I MISS YOU & STILL LOVE YOU. I MISS THE SMILES, WATCHING BOXING TOGETHER, AND ALOT OF OTHER THINGS. LOVE YOUR WIFE PATRICIA

DAD & NEICES

September 15, 2012

DAD, SHAQUENTA, TAMEKA,TAMEKA

September 15, 2012

DAD & JOE

September 15, 2012

YOUR NEICES & NEPHEWS

PATRICIA LEWIS

August 15, 2012

HI SWEETHEART,I JUST CANT BELEIVE IT HAS BEEN ELEVEN MONTHS ALREADY THAT YOU HAVE BEEN GONE. TIME IS GOING BY SO FAST.I MISS & LOVE YOU. YOUR WIFE PATRICIA

Shaquenta Lewis

August 11, 2012

Hey dad just wanted to tell u I miss and love you cant believe it's going on a year boy do time fly.I know ure watching over me

SISTER INLAW BARBARA & YOUR FAVORITE NEICE TONYA

PATRICIA LEWIS

July 15, 2012

HI HONEY, TIME IS GOING BY SO FAST..HERE IT IS ANOTHER MONTH WITHOUT YOU & YOUR SMILE..LOVE & MISS YOU, YOUR WIFE PATRICIA.

PATRICIA LEWIS

June 15, 2012

HERE IT IS JUNE 15, 2012...IT DOESN'T SEEM LIKE YOU HAVE BEEN GONE 9 MONTHS ALREADY...TIME IS GOING BY FAST..I LOVE & MISS YOU VERY MUCH...LOVE YOUR WIFE PATRICIA

PATRICIA LEWIS

May 15, 2012

HI SWEETHEART, ANOTHER MONTH HAS GONE BY WITHOUT YOU. TIME IS GOING BY SO FAST. WISH YOU WERE STILL HERE. MISS WATCHING BOXING WITH YOU. YOUR WIFE PATRICIA

PATRICIA LEWIS

April 15, 2012

GOOD MORNING HONEY,THE SUN IS SHINNING DOWN ON YOU & IT IS ANOTHER MONTH GONE BY WITHOUT YOU SMILE. LOVE AND MISS YOU , YOUR WIFE PATRICIA

PATRICIA LEWIS

March 15, 2012

ANOTHER MONTH GONE BY WITHOUT SEEING YOUR SMILE AND HEARING YOUR VOICE. LOVE AND MISS YOU, YOUR WIFE PATRICIA

March 9, 2012

Willie,
I remember when your dad came to visit,
that was such a great time that made such great memories. Willie i can still see the smile on your face,you and Elander were so happy to have your dad here with us...

Love,
Shellie

March 2, 2012

Willielee,I WAS LOOKING AT Some old pictures!and was thinking about when we would all get 2gather playing cards at linkin park back in the day when it was so much fun. RIP(MY FRIEND) BARBARA

PATRICIA LEWIS

February 15, 2012

HI ANOTHER MONTH GONE BY WITHOUT YOUR SMILING FACE. LOVE AND MISS YOU. YOUR WIFE PATRICIA

PATRICIA LEWIS

February 14, 2012

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY HONEY..I WAS LOOKING AT THE FLOWERS AND TEDDY BEAR THAT SAID I LOVE YOU, WITH THE CLOCK THAT YOU GAVE ME MANY YEARS AGO..LOVE AND MISS YOU..YOUR WIFE PATRICIA

PATRICIA LEWIS

January 15, 2012

HI, ANOTHER MONTH HAS GONE BY WITHOUT HEARING YOUR VOICE OR SEEING YOUR SMILE. YOUR ALWAYS ON MY MINE AND IN MY HEART.
LOVE AND MISS YOU, YOUR WIFE PATRICIA

January 3, 2012

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal ........

PATRICIA LEWIS

January 1, 2012

HAPPY NEW YEARS HONEY..I WILL HAVE TO START THE NEW YEARS OF 2012 OUT WITHOUT YOU BEING HERE, BUT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE ON MY MIND AND IN MY HEART..LOVE & MISS YOU, YOUR WIFE PATRICIA

PATRICIA LEWIS

December 25, 2011

MERRY CHRISTMAS HONEY..LOVE AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH..YOUR WIFE PATRICIA

PATRICIA LEWIS

December 15, 2011

HI HONEY, IT HAS BEEN 3 MONTHS AGO TODAY THAT THE ANGELS CAME AND TOOK YOU. I KNOW YOU AREN'T SUFFERING ANYMORE. I MISS AND LOVE YOU VERY MUCH. YOUR WIFE PATRICIA

PATRICIA LEWIS

December 3, 2011

HI HONEY, ME, SHAQUENTA,TAMEKA,MICHELL,DENISE, TANYA,WILLIE'S GIRLFRIEND AND BARBARA (TANYA MOM)AND MY GRANDSON JOE ALL CAME TO VISIT YOU TODAY. WE PRAYED THAT YOU WATCH OVER US AS OUR GUARDIAN ANGEL..WE ALSO SANG HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU..WE ALL THEN WENT TO YOUR FAVORITE SPOT TO EAT..GOLDEN CORRAL..LOVE AND MISS YOU EVERYDAY. YOUR WIFE PATRICIA

PATRICIA LEWIS

December 3, 2011

HAPPY 69th BIRTHDAY HONEY, LOVE AND MISS YOU, YOUR WIFE PATRICIA

PATRICIA LEWIS

November 24, 2011

HAPPY THANKSGIVING HONEY. LAST YEAR YOU COOK TURKEY, YAMS,CORNBREAD, RICE, STUFFING ECT AND YOU AND I HAD DINNER TOGETHER...IM THINKING OF YOU NOW AND WISH YOU WERE HERE. I WILL BE EATING DINNER WITH YOUR FAVORITE NEICE TONYA AND FAMILY..LOVE AND MISS YOU
YOUR WIFE PATRICIA

PATRICIA LEWIS

November 15, 2011

GOOD MORNING HONEY. IT HAS BEEN TWO MONTHS AGO TODAY THAT YOU LEFT US AND WENT TO A BETTER PLACE.I KNOW THAT YOU ARE WATCHING OVER US.LOVE AND MISS YOU, YOUR WIFE PATRICIA

Your Brothers & Sisters

Patricia Lewis

November 6, 2011

Hi Honey I was thinking of you..Love and miss you..your wife Patricia

DAD & SHAQUENTA

PATRICIA LEWIS

November 5, 2011

GOOD MORNING HONEY, I WAS WATCHING BOXING LAST NIGHT AND THOUGHT ABOUT ALL THE TIMES WE WOULD SIT AND WATCH IT TOGETHER..LOVE AND MISS YOU, YOUR WIFE PATRICIA

ME & HUSBAND AT MY BROTHERS WEDDING

PATRICIA LEWIS

October 23, 2011

20 YEARS AGO TODAY WE WENT ON OUR FIRST DATE AND STARTED A RELATIONSHIP TOGETHER AS FRIENDS, WHICH RESULTED IN US BEING TOGETHER AND RAISING THREE CHILDREN, WILLIE,SHAQUENTA AND MALIEK....WISH YOU WERE HERE WITH US STILL..LOVE AND MISS YOU YOUR WIFE PATRICIA

Lisa Di Santo-Cooper

October 15, 2011

Pat"Its the hardest thing losing someone one/best friend.... but now he lives on in your heart..... he is now within you.... he is always looking down at u smiling and proud of himself for having a great person like you in his life and by his side.... keep smiling and being strong!!!"

Me & My Honey

Patricia Lewis

October 15, 2011

It's been a month ago today that you left us. I still can't beleive you are gone..Wish you were still here with us. Love your wife Patricia

Betsy Lopez Abrams

October 14, 2011

On a sunny afternoon a few months ago, I was walking on Lark St. when I heard my name called.I looked up to see your unique mop of hair and sideburns framing your bright smile behind the wheel of a big, white Cadillac. I knew you'd been sick and was relieved to see you so happy and healthy. It was the last time I saw you. It's how I want to remember you.
A faithful client,

Barbara & Robert

Patricia Lewis

October 10, 2011

I went to see you today and put some flowers there for you... Even thou I know you didn't like flowers...The sun was shinning on you..All I keep doing was crying..I miss you and still love you...
Your wife Patricia

Marianne VanDerhydren

September 30, 2011

Pat I'm so sorry. I understand what it is like to lose the lover of your life-your best friend. May he rest in peace

September 30, 2011

To the Lewis Family,
Robert was a true gentleman,you are in are prayers, in the world of today it was great to know a person like Robert.
The Stacks

Charlene (Lewis) Ridley

September 30, 2011

RIP Uncle Willie. You will not be forgotten.

Patricia lewis

September 29, 2011

It's been two weeks ago today you left me.Love and miss you Honey, Your wife Patricia

Lee Crosier

September 28, 2011

Pat, I am so sorry to hear that you lost your husband. You and your family are in my prayers. May he rest in peace

Debbie Stearns

September 28, 2011

Pat,my heart,goes out to you,if you need anything. You no matter what I will be there for me ,.....as you ALWAY'S have been there for me,give me a hollar love ya Dee

Catherine Lather

September 28, 2011

"Pat, I am so sorry to hear about Willie! I will keep you all in my prayers. I still remember the time we had snow for 2 days straight, and I have shoveled twice the one day while Mike was at work and I had taken a nap and woke up to hearing a snow blower and I looked out and there was Willie he was doing our sidewalks. But, I think he thought it was worth the Lemon cake I baked his as a Thank You since he would not let me even give his so much as some money towards gas. I will never forget that! May he rest in Peace.
"

Bobby Lewis

September 25, 2011

From my childhood til now people have always told me I looked just like you, I would smile because being like my older brother was something very special to me. I do thank God for all the memories I have locked in my heart. I'm really missing you Big Brother, but I know one day we'll be together again, for we all must past through that same door you went through on September 15, 2011. I Love Willie, your youngest brother, Bobby

Ashley Benford

September 23, 2011

Uncle Willie,
Words can't express how happy I am to call you my uncle. You left this world a great man so God could gain an even better angel. Shine down on us Unk.

Bettie Huggins

September 22, 2011

Uncle Willie will always be in my heart and I will always remember his beautiful smile and I Will miss him.

September 22, 2011

Uncle Willie my mom said you and my dad Elander were always together,you were brothers and best friends.When my dad died you were always there for us,now that your together again tell him we love him and there's a special place in our hearts for him and you uncle Willie.
Love,
Your Niece Lorrie

Kimberly Headspeth

September 22, 2011

To the family of Robert Lewis It surpise to hear that God took an wonderful man home to be with the lord. Mr Lewis was an excellent man he did whatever it took to give u an helping hands. My prayers are with the family hold on to God unchange hands. Be blessed with the lord?

robert enoch

September 22, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Tanya, and your family. Rob Enoch and family

Evang. Rosetta Scott-Foster

September 22, 2011

To all the family and friends something we never get acquitted of passing of our love ones, the purpose on this earth is to do God will and fight a good fight of faith and finished our course on this planet.. God pick another flower from our family. To God be the glory for the things he do. You will be missing bro. we love you but God love you best.

Carol Connelly

September 21, 2011

I pray for your entire family that the memories of your father and uncle will help you through the tough times.

Mary McNeil

September 21, 2011

Although I can't be with you while you remember your loved one, you're in my thoughts from afar.

September 21, 2011

To the Lewis Family,
We have known Mr. Lewis for many years, he was our customer, who became a friend. We were surprised to hear of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

The Hatfield family, Amazin Glass Co.

William R and Joyce A Sammons

September 21, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

dana berkley

September 21, 2011

to shaquinta n family god bless u all at this time stay strong and smile thats what ur father would want u all r in our prayers love

ChrisTina Birt

September 20, 2011

To Denise and the Lewis Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Keep the memories and keep his smile in your hearts.

isadore burns

September 20, 2011

my deepest condolences and sympathies to the lewis family. i didn't know mr.robert lewis,but i do know his sister inez because she is my aunt who is married to my uncle eddie. aunt nell please continue to stay strong and hold unto god's unchanging hand and keep your family members encouraged and keep the faith because only god can bring you thriugh, rest in peace mr.robert lewis
your nephew
isadore burns jr.
your sister-inllaw co=pastor josie burns
and her husband pastor isadore burns jr.
church of god deliverance through christ
40 colvin avenue
albany new york 122206

Mary Moody-Sampson & Family

September 20, 2011

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

September 20, 2011

To the Lewis Family know that you are in our prayers and thoughts.Willie Lee was a fine man and a very loving father.Willie T.Jones and family.

September 20, 2011

Patricia,Denise and all Willie's Children,
I know your pain i went through it when Elander died so my heart breaks for all of you .I want you to know you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.I have very fond memories of Willie and Lou. Willie and Lou together again,always together as in life..........

Love,
Shellie and Niece Lorrie(Elander)

TARNESSHA JOHNSON

September 20, 2011

TO THE LEWIS FAMILY

I THINK ROBERT aka BIG WILLIE WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO READ THIS. THIS IS WHAT HE WANTS YOU ALL TO KNOW :To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

TARNESSHA JOHNSON

September 20, 2011

To the Lewis Family:

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.You are in my thoughts and prayers.My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. LOVE ALWAYS TARNESSHA

TARNESSHA JOHNSON

September 20, 2011

To my Shaquenta,Lil Willie,Bobby I want you to know that I love you and am here for you we are all we got never hesistate to cal lme for nothing at all I've known big Willie for almost all my life he was my father cause my real father was never around so always remember you are not alone I am here and we are in this together LOVE YOU ALWAYS YOUR SISTER TARNESSHA

TARNESSHA JOHNSON

September 20, 2011

YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED EVEN THOUGH WE'VE BEEN THRU SOME HARD TIMES COMING UP YOU WERE ALWAYS THERE FOR ME WHEN I NEEDED YOU. WILLIE I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU FOREVER AND EVER GOD HAS CALLED YOU HOME TO BE WITH HIM HE HAS A WONDERFUL SOLIDER ON HIS SIDE NOW THIS IS THE TIME WE ALL NEED TO BE WILLIE WORDS CANNOT EXPLAIN HOW I FEEL SO FROM NOW ON I WILL WALK AROUND WITH YOUR SMILE ON MY FACE

Pastor William Morgan

September 20, 2011

To The Lewis Family:
Know that your church family is thinking and praying for you during your season of breavement.

Linda Carhart

September 20, 2011

My prayers and thoughts are with all the family, my God give you the strenght to carry all the memories with you through your years.

Patricia Lewis

September 20, 2011

It's Tuesday morning September 20 at 2:14am. Can't sleep. I keep seeing your smiling face. Gone but will never be forgotten. I will always love you. Love your wife Patricia

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