Tyrone Christopher Lewis Jr.

1976 - 2017

Tyrone Christopher Lewis Jr. obituary, 1976-2017, Moore, OK

Tyrone Christopher Lewis Jr.

1976 - 2017

BORN

1976

DIED

2017

Tyrone Lewis Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 19, 2017.
Tyrone Christopher Lewis, Jr. of Moore, Oklahoma, passed away on April 17, 2017, at the age of 41 years.

Tyrone was born to Veleria Jennings Lewis and Tyrone Christopher Lewis, Sr. on February 26, 1976, in Clinton, Oklahoma. He graduated from Clinton High School in 1994, where he was a Leader of Tomorrow and excelled in athletics and made the all-state team in nearly every sport. Tyrone helped lead the Red Tornadoes to victory in the baseball championship his senior year. In 1999, Tyrone enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and bravely served our country until his honorable discharge in 2003. During his time in the armed forces, Tyrone voluntarily served three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. On October 25, 2003, Tyrone married Erica Hightower and their union was blessed with three children: Tyrone, Titus, and Teaghan.

It was easy to recognize that Tyrone was a joyful person with a heart for helping others. His contagious laugh and bright smile could light up a room. Tyrone committed his life to the Lord at an early age and his love for Jesus was evident as he actively served in church. He was an exceptional father to his beloved children and he also advocated for the unborn, through his love and support of the Eden Clinic. Tyrone was a hard worker who used his creative energy to craft everything from construction projects to delicious meals. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Tyrone was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Ogenia and Walter Player; his maternal grandparents, Velma and Wardell Jennings; his paternal grandparents, Lola and Ira Lewis; and his uncle, Earnest Lee Daniels.

Left to cherish Tyrone's memory are his wife, Erica DeShannon Lewis; children, Tyrone Christopher Lewis III, Titus Christian Lewis, and Teaghan Christina Lewis; parents, Veleria Jennings Lewis and Tyrone Christopher Lewis, Sr.; siblings, Angie and Ira Lewis; nephews, Marquis Bryson, A-Vont Bryson, Atrel Bryson, and Kingston Lewis, all of Clinton; aunts, Deborah Lewis of Atlanta, Shirley Burris, Nancy Gosier, and Jenell Lister; great-aunt, Mary Jo Gresham; uncle, Jeffrey Stevenson; mother- and father-in-law, June and Phillip Walker of Oklahoma City; special cousins, Tony Harper, Jo Burris, Tracy Northington, Kristy Butler, and Jodi Lewis; and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation will be held at Primrose Funeral Service in Norman from 5:30 until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 20 and from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 21. A memorial service will be held at Bethany Baptist Church in Clinton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 21. Funeral services will be held at Journey Church in Norman at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 22 with Rev. Glenn Quirk and Kevin Dent officiating. Interment to follow at Clinton City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tyrone Lewis, Jr. Family Memorial Fund at Arvest Bank.

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April 13, 2019

Tina Nieves posted to the memorial.

April 22, 2017

DOROTHY RICHARDSON posted to the memorial.

April 21, 2017

Jonathan Stone posted to the memorial.

Tina Nieves

April 13, 2019

Thank you for your service! R.I.P. prayers for the family!

DOROTHY RICHARDSON

April 22, 2017

The Stillwater Post Office will greatly miss a hard working and dedicated young man, who loved his children dearly and would do anything for them. He liked his postal job as a city carrier and took good care of his customers. REST IN PEACE

Jonathan Stone

April 21, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jon (CHS class of 1994) and Andrea Stone

Vanessa Villanueva

April 21, 2017

My condolences from the Villanueva Family to the Lewis Family, friends, and all who had the privilege of meeting Tyrone. His contagious laugh and beautiful spirit will be missed.

Tina Nieves

April 21, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss! Thank you for your service Tyrone! God Bless this family!

Robin Rodriquez

April 20, 2017

Veleria, I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray for peace, comfort and strength for you and your family in the coming days.

Ryan Baumwart

April 20, 2017

You will be missed by many.

April 20, 2017

Velaria and Tyrone my heart is breaking for the two of you and Angie. Tyrone was such a cool kid and a son I know you are proud of. Paul and I are praying for peace and thanksgiving. We know as he stepped threw those golden gates his smile gave everyone peace.
Kay and Paul Brown Clinton

Merica Frankfurt Germany

April 20, 2017

Our lives cross rivers, mountains and oceans.
The beginning shapes us and the end defines us.
I am proud to know of his life's story. To have seen his beginning and Proud of his strife in living a life to bring honor to his days here in this place.
May God grant him a better place beside his still waters For us all to reunite again where there is no end. Amen

Enola Crayton

April 20, 2017

Valeria and Tyrone no words can be said that will take the pain away. We are praying for rest in Jesus's arms and a peace that only he can give. You raised a wonderful, hardworking man. This world is a little dimmer without his smile.

Robert Keil

April 20, 2017

Thank you for your service Tyrone!!! May you rest in peace!!!

Robert Keil
CHS Class of 1990

Rudy Garcia

April 20, 2017

My condolences and prayers, I will never forget that smile or his laugh RIP friend

Sharon Clements

April 20, 2017

So sorry for your loss. I am praying for all of you.

John Rainge

April 20, 2017

We are sorry for your loss of a child, we will pray for you and your family. We love you and if there is anything we can do please let us know. From John A Rainge SR and family

April 20, 2017

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Kathy Kingore

April 20, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss, my heart and prayers go out to the family. I pray God gives you the strength and the peace to get through this time of sorrow. Tyrone was a great young man, I know he is at peace with our Father in Heaven. Love you all.

Shatora Diamond

April 19, 2017

We are sorry for your loss and offer our condolences. We pray that the Lord will sustain you and your family during this time and bring you peace and comfort. Sam will always be in our hearts and we will cherish the memories.

Always,

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