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1951
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2023
Fred Lewis Obituary
Fred Lewis was the drummer for the funk band Lakeside, known for their 1981 hit "Fantastic Voyage."
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Mack Arthur
February 13, 2025
Sorry for your loss family
I had a flashback of my younger days Wanted to keep his music alive with a remix...I always loved the energy that the band brought to the stage...God bless ALL the souls
Yvonne Williams
February 4, 2025
So sorry he passed His Children Carla and Freddy Jr I had the pleasure of Meeting were very nice people Rest in Peace
J Hoffman
February 2, 2025
So sorry for your loss, Fred was a gifted musician who made so many people happy. He will be greatly missed. Sending my sincere condolences to his family, he is in my thoughts today. I´m praying that God gives you strength and peace during this difficult time.
Yvonne Williams
March 17, 2024
I Remember Fred he and his Wife Mary managers of the Building I lived in, She o Sorry to hear he passed,RIP Fred.
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Tony
February 16, 2024
Sincere condolences to Fred Lewis family, many, many friends and legions of fans. May Almighty God in the Heavens comfort your hearts with peace and loving kindness as you cope with this precious loss in your lives. Thank you for Fred Lewis' contribution to the R&B music industry. Fred Lewis was the drummer for the funk band Lakeside, known for their 1981 hit "Fantastic Voyage." He will be truly miss. May family, friends and extended family cherish his memories and his music. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Fred White. May his remarkable music ability as a drummer keep his memory alive forever.
RH
September 30, 2023
Heartfelt condolences to the family in your loss of Fred. At this time, May the God of tender mercy and ALL comfort, comfort you.
Mr JR.
September 25, 2023
My condolences to the family of Fred Lewis fantastic voyage everyone knows that song.
Francis Tonyin
September 23, 2023
May his soul rest in peace
RAR
September 22, 2023
Fantastic drummer that so many enjoyed, who can forget the music of Lakeside. Heartfelt condolences to the Lewis family and friends, sorry for your loss, may God be with you all to help you through your time of loss.
Linda McGhee
September 20, 2023
I saw the band Lakeside in 1982. On my 21st birthday at A& M university in Huntsville, Alabama. It was a treat to see them perform. May God bless the Family in at this time. I send my condolences.
Chris
September 19, 2023
I offer my sincere condolences to the family of Fred Lewis. Music is the language of the heart. I enjoyed the music from this group. May God give your family and peace as you mourn his loss.
RR
September 19, 2023
A talented drummer that was part of an amazing group, loved the music.
Prayers for the Lewis family.
Elizabeth Bell
September 18, 2023
R.I.P. Fred
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