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Giles Lewis Obituary
1927-2018
The Reverend Giles Floyd Lewis, Jr., 91, formerly of Houston, died at his home in Spartanburg, SC on Monday, November 19, 2018. Born September 22, 1927 in Orlando, Florida he was the son of Giles Floyd Lewis and Florence Baldwin Lewis.
Giles was a 1949 graduate of Clemson University. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. In 1957 Giles earned his Masters of Divinity from The University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee and was ordained in the Episcopal Church. He served parishes in South Carolina, Kentucky and Tennessee. In 1972 Giles moved to Houston where he became the Associate Rector at The Church of Saint John the Divine. He retired from full-time ministry after nineteen years in Houston. Following his retirement he relocated to Spartanburg, SC where he served for four years as the first Parish Missioner at The Episcopal Church of the Advent.
Mr. Lewis was predeceased by Jane Tauber Lewis, his beloved wife of 58 years. He is survived by his four children, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He also leaves behind his brother, brother-in-law, three sisters-in-law, cousins and many devoted nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, December 30th at 2:30 at The Episcopal Church of the Advent in Spartanburg, SC.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Pastoral Care Fund of the Advent Foundation (The Episcopal Church of the Advent, 141 Advent Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302) or the charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
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Erwin Wilbanks
November 14, 2022
Giles visited with myself and prospective wife. He did our wedding in Galveston in 1983. He was also instrumental in getting me to sign up with the choir at St. John the Devine, Houston TX
December 15, 2018
Giles performed our wedding ceremony in Galveston Texas at Trinity Episcopal Church in 1984
We really appreciated our association with him at St John the Divine for several years.
He was a great person
Erwin and Ann Wilbanks
Houston, Tx
John & Betty Jacobson
December 13, 2018
Giles has been an important person in my/our lives. What a blessing to have time with him (Carolina & John, too) year before last. Texas Companions of the Holy Cross send their love for all - so many good memories of thoughtfulness, compassion and lots of smiles and laughter. We will be with you Spirit on Dec. 30 - with Peace, Love, Joy and always Thanksgiving, John & Betty Jacobson
The Staff of J. M. Dunbar Funeral Home & Crematory
December 10, 2018
Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.
William and Cynthia Lewis
December 9, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
December 8, 2018
My thoughts are with the family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort during these difficult days. (Psalms 9:9,10)
MM
December 8, 2018
I am so very sorry for your loss, please accept my sincere condolences. May the God of all comfort give you his peace at this very difficult time. Php 4:6,7
Nicole Baker
December 8, 2018
Carolina, I was sorry to hear about your dad. I will be thinking about you all during these difficult times. Nicole
Franklin Henson
December 8, 2018
My neighbor for 8 years! What a fine man!
A. L.
December 7, 2018
May the bereave family be comforted by looking forward to Jesus' promise of seeing your dear loved one again. John 6:40.
Dianne Hagood
November 27, 2018
Rev. Lewis was my faith instructor when I became an Episcopalian in 1989 and a member of St. John the Divine Episcopal Church . I have always remembered his deep faith and kindness towards his church family. Dianne Hagood
November 26, 2018
You are not alone during this time of sorrow and pain. As you remember your loved one, may the God of peace give you comfort and strengthen you in every way helping you to endure during this difficult time. My sincere condolences. Is 41:10
Francie Little
November 25, 2018
Giles was a fine,kind and caring man. I am sorry to have missed the celebration of his wonderful life today as we were out of town.
Warm regards to his 3 lovely children.
November 25, 2018
My deepest sympathies. May the "God of all comfort," help to ease the pain of your grief during this time.(1 Cor 1:3,4,,,
November 22, 2018
May the God of all comfort sustain your family during the days ahead Psalms 119:76
Kevin Watson
November 22, 2018
I loved that man. I considered him my friend, but then the last two years I could not get in touch with him. I appreciated his friendship. -Kevin Watson
Franklin Henson
November 21, 2018
He and Jane were my wonderful next door neighbors for 8 years. I loved them both very much! Deepest sympathy to Nathaniel. The best neighbors one could have!
Francie Little
November 20, 2018
What a fine gentleman Giles was. My condolences to his family.
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