Donovan-Lewis, Sr.-Obituary

Photo courtesy of McKneely Funeral Home - Kentwood

Donovan Stafford Lewis, Sr.

Apr 30, 1934 - Jan 27, 2026 (Age 91)

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Don and I go back many years to when we graduated from FHS in 1952. He was a great baseball player but a better friend.We kinda kept up over the years and when he built the house by the side of the road I would stop by, and we would drink coffee, talk sports and remember past good times. As one goes through life many people pass through it. As I ponder that and life I realize how very special Don was. Rest in peace my old friend.
Finley Corkern
FHS 1952

Cindy, Vandy and family: Mom and I are so sorry to hear about Mr Don’s passing. Each of you are in our thoughts and prayers now and in the days to days to come. Mr Don was a very special person full of love and caring for everyone. Mom thought the world of him plus him and your Mom gave me my first job. He will be truly missed.

You will be missed!

When I moved to the area in 1980 and sold ads for my in-laws newspapers, Mr. Don and Miss Willie made me feel like family from day one, never too busy to say How are you? And mean it. What a footprint of kindness he has left.

To Cindy and Family so sorry to learn of
Mr Don's passing
Always a Smile . May Gods Comfort,Peace
And Love be with each of you ❤❤

Sorry to hear about Don. He will surely be missed. He was a good man. Our prayers are with the family.

Don was a great friend of our families. As a fellow merchant, he exemplified the highest standards in business. His and Willie’s legacies will continue to bless all who follow. May the Lord bring comfort to all those who love and cherish Don.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.❤

What a kind Christian Brother-in-law Don was. He was never too busy to help someone and was one of the great Prayer Warriors . He will be missed and honored by many. And he is reunited with Willie who he missed greatly.Barbara M. Lewis, Austin,Tx❤✝

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Donovan's Obituary

Our PePaw, Donovan Stafford Lewis, went to be with the Lord on January 27, 2026, at the age of 91. He was born on April 30, 1934, to Wendel and Bertha-Lee Lewis. PePaw had a lifelong love for sports, especially baseball. While playing at Southeastern Louisiana University, he was drafted by the...

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