Flint, Michigan
LEWIS, DAVID WILLIAM Burton Age 63, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Funeral service will be held 11am Saturday, July 12, 2014 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint, Pastor Randy E. Ross officiating. Burial in Sunset Hills Cemetery. Visitation 6-8pm Friday and 10am Saturday until the time of the service at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the wishes of the family. David was born in Flint on August 23, 1950, the son of the late Russell and Dorothy (Romines) Lewis. On December 1, 1973, he married Deborah Ann Kinsel in Flint. David worked for General Motors as a skilled trades millwright for over 40 years, retiring in May, 2014. He attended church at Davison Meadows Baptist Church. David was an avid writer for the Flint Journal, writing many articles. He was a wonderful and honest man that would help anyone in need. His dry sense of humor made everyone laugh. David also loved his motorcycles. Surviving are wife, Deborah; father and mother-in-law, Elwood and Wilda Kinsel; brothers and sisters-in-law, Sandra (Larry) Cramer, Vickie Kinsel, Phillip Kinsel, Michelle (Luke) Richmond, nieces and nephews, Cameron Spinney, Allison Lature, Matthew Cramer and Connor Thompson, Joseph and Westin Richmond and other nephews and their spouses; and many precious friends that are too numerous to be named. David was preceded in death by sisters, Barbara Pray of Flint, MI and Norma Mueller of Swartz Creek, MI. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
Thank you for remembering everyone´s birthdays with a beautiful card. You also helped everyone in need and never complained even though your body was in so much pain. You will always be an inspiration to all who were part of your life. Thank you!
Sappy
September 02, 2023 | Friend
Wonderful Brother
David you were my brother in law but really my brother. Love and miss your snarling sense of humor. Will see you again someday in Glory! Phil
Phillip Kinsel
July 08, 2019 | Burton, MI | Brother
I miss you so much my darling. Life without you is such a battle. But I know some day we will meet again and the trials of this life, will be over. We shall live forevermore with our Jesus. What a glorious day that will be!
Deborah Lewis
August 17, 2014 | Burton, MI
Judy Mosier
July 25, 2014 | MI
May God comfort you during this most difficult time. Dave will be missed by many fellow skilled tradesmen and women at Flint Truck Assembly.Terrific guy..
Paula Wright
July 17, 2014 | Flint, MI
Thank you for all of your gardening over the years to make our neighborhood more beautiful. Your neighbors, Ray & Rose Owen
July 15, 2014
My deepest sympathy to you and the family. Debbie! I didn't make it back from Chicago to be be very focused and on the support team for you and I am so sorry. You have been in my thoughts and prayers very much these last few months and I will continue to hold you there through the next difficult times. I am sure you know that Dave is with you now in the most special way. Love, your cousin, Carole Pieters
July 12, 2014
We are left with grief of living without you, but plan on being there here my sweet sister, Debbie as I know you would have wanted.
Sandra Cramer
July 12, 2014 | Reno, NV
We watched you leave and with you goes love,
Please look down at us and wave from above,
I can imagine your reception with horns triumphantly blowing,
As you reached for the "One full of LOVE" and "ALL KNOWING",
You are missed and we love you so,
I can't wait to feel what you now know.
Love You Sweet Dave,
Your sister, Vickie
Vickie Kinsel
July 12, 2014 | Las Vegas, NV