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Tom Lewis

Chicago, Illinois

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Lewis, Tom Former President and founder of the Southside Bank, President of Interurban Broadcasting, first executive director of the Operation's PUSH Commercial Division died December 18, 2011 from a massive heart attack. Despite many health challenges Tom, at age 75, having retired from radio...

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I have crystal-clear memories of Tom, wish his family all the best, AND would like to catch-up on things, speaking with Tracey.

Prayers to the Lewis family for their loss. Mr. Lewis was an inspiration and working at The Wiz will always be a fond memory for me. ~Kim Fox, Cairo, Egypt

DEAR TRACEY: MY PRAYERS TO YOU AND FAMILY IN THE PASSING OF YOUR DAD. YOU WERE HIS PRINCESS. LOVE TO REST OF FAMILY. YOUR FORMER COWORKER, DOROTHY HEARD (i RETIRED 10/27/11 FROM COUNTY. BE ENCOURAGED. I

My condolences to you and your family. We will miss him.
Sondra & Don Hoard

I met Tom in banking during the early 1970's, and he was always helpful and an inspiration to me. Tom was a very brilliant man and entrepreneur, and I was very saddened to hear of his passing. My prayers and condolences go out to his family.

Condolences to the Lewis family. Thanks to Mr. Lewis for an intial opportunity that's turned into a lifelong passion.

Mr. Lewis and the Lewis family played a great part in my career in radio. His son Todd hired me at WIZF in Cincinnati. Mr Lewis and his son made September 9th, 1989 one of the happiest days in my life. He will be missed. If there is anything I can do you can count on me.

Tom, such a kind heart and gentle spirit. You graciously used your talents to benefit others. God is smiling and saying "well done," my good and faithful servant! Audrey Jenkins (an Englewoodite)

What an incredible man that loved music and people. My prayers are with the family. pam morris (WVON)