Norris Hawks Lewis
1951 - 2016
Norris Hawks Lewis
1951 - 2016
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BORN
1951
DIED
2016
Norris Lewis Obituary
Norris Hawks Lewis Jr.
Born August 7th 1951 in Buffalo, NY. He lived and went to school in West Seneca, NY. Norris started taking guitar lessons at the age of 8 years old. He moved to Mesa, AZ in 1976 and began working for is father-in-law, soon after he started teaching at the Milano's Music Store. In 2016 he celebrated hi 4oth anniversary with Milano's. Norris' passions were his music, riding his Harley Davidson and spending time with his grandkids. He leaves behind a sister Barbara Lewis-Baca, two children; Patricia and Norris III, four grandchildren; Asher, Ethan, Eden, and Norris Hawks IV. Norris passed away on May 23, 2016 at the age of 64. He will be dearly missed but never forgotten.
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Matt Goad
November 13, 2016
Shocked and saddened to hear of the loss of Norris Lewis. He was incredibly influential on me and taught be guitar for over three years in the mid 80s. Attaching a photo of he and I at a recital at my church in 1984. I still have numerous practice cassettes he made for me to play to. Thoughts are with his family.
Jennifer Hartman
September 7, 2016
Norris was not only my bass guitar teacher, but my friend. I met him around 1990. Such a positive person who I could always make laugh & smile! I sang in Jack wolfs band that Norris was in, as well as formed my own band. Norris & I would call each other on occasion & talk about music. Sometimes he would meet with us & a couple of friends to hear a band! Norris also enjoyed seeing my daughter & son grow up over the years...since they were students at Milano Music at age 5. It broke my heart to learn he passed away. He always gave me compliments on my singing & bass playing. Not many days go by without thinking of him when I hear a certain song we used to work on. What a great man and how fortunate was I to have him as my dear friend. I miss you my friend... may God enjoy your wonderful singing voice & beautiful guitar playing. I feel blessed I have you on my 2014 wedding video wishing me & my husband well.
Steve Chambers
July 23, 2016
Its been two months now and I probably think of Norris in some way at least once a day. Not sure if I have ever met someone who had their game as together as Norris did. Never said no when it came to helping someone with their music aspirations. Fare thee well my friend. Thank you for each of my 481 guitar lessons. I looked forward to each one.
Charlene Bryant
June 7, 2016
My husband took bass lessons from Norris and absolutely loved him! He started a father-son band where they would play at various events, carnivals, the State and County fairs and my husband and my son were in one of the bands. I will always remember Norris as a quiet, gentle man who loved music and it showed in his students!! So sorry that he is gone. Will miss you Norris.
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Michael Colbert
June 3, 2016
I took guitar lessons from norris for 8 years that guy taught me almost everything I know on guitar I loved taking guitar lessons from that guy just wish I could have seen that dude one more time before he died.
A Ruiz
June 1, 2016
He was a very gentle, kind man. I was fortunate enough to get to know him a little bit as he would come in to the salon to get his haircut once or twice a year. He ALWAYS had a smile on his face, always happy and always thankful. I am so glad and grateful I got to visit with him a few weeks before his passing. I will miss him and seeing his motorcycle and truck parked out back. Prayers for his family and loved ones left behind.
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