Herbert "Billy" Lewis Jr.

"Billy" Herbert Lewis Jr., was born on September 17, 1940 in Leesville, Louisiana to William Lewis Sr., and Mable Broadway Lewis. He passed away on November 22, 2025 in Anacoco, Louisiana.

Billy Lewis was the very proud and successful owner of Billy's Barber Shop. His barbering journey began in 1960 and he retired in 2023. Throughout those 63 years, he treasured every moment working alongside his son Trey Lewis, late brother Phil Lewis, sister Cricket Watkins, cousin Joey Foley and dear friends Luis Santos, Charles Brooks, Ronda Dixon and Gary Dowden. Mr. Billy operated and maintained his business by virtue of honesty, fairness and integrity. He has cut at least 4 generations of hair and knew everyone who walked through his doors by their name (or nickname, if he had one for you).

He had many hobbies and interests throughout his life. He loved his soap box derby races (4 generations of Lewis's participated), collecting antique cars (Ann has lost count), and listening to music (some of which he personally recorded).

He had an enormous and sacrificial love for his family and friends. But it was the devotion to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and East Leesville Baptist Church that defined Mr. Billy and provided him with the true fulfillment his heart desired. A compassionate, talented, funny, infectious and honorable man…A Husband, Daddy, Pop, Brother, Uncle, Nephew, Cousin, Friend, Barber and Christian. We will sorely miss you, but we will forever aspire to be just like you!

Those we love are with the Lord, and the Lord has promised to be with us. 'Behold, I am with you always.' If our loved ones are with HIM and HE is with us, they cannot be far away.

Matthew 28:20

He was preceded in death by his parents; William & Mable Lewis and brother, Phil Lewis.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ann Lewis of Anacoco, LA; sons, Trey Lewis & wife Lisa of Leesville, LA and Michael Lewis & wife, Lily of Gulf Shores, AL; daughter, Anissa DuPont & husband David of Fayetteville, AR; sister, Phyllis Watkins & husband David of Benton, LA; aunt, Doris Dowden of Leesville, LA; sister-in-law, Mary Lewis of Leesville, LA; and grandchildren, Shelby & husband, Dylan, Erin, Casey, Cade, and Melanie.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. at East Leesville Baptist Church in Leesville. Burial will follow in the Beckham Cemetery in Hornbeck, Louisiana under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Visitation will be held on November 26th from 11:00 A.M. until time of service at the church.

Those honored to serve as pallbearers are; Mike McDonald, Steve Dowden, Steve Morrison, Mark Evans, Tyler Powell and Blake Watkins. Honored to serve as honorary pallbearer is Jacob Savoie.

To honor Mr. Billy and his heart for giving to children, we are asking in lieu of flowers, please donate to Joy of Christmas ministry at East Leesville Baptist Church. You may bring a new, unwrapped toy (ages 0-18) to the funeral service or donate monetarily through this website: https://www.elbchurch.org/give. The Joy of Christmas is a ministry which helps provide Christmas for a number of families in our community.

Mr. Billy had a special kind of love for children- And children were drawn to Mr. Billy for his Christ-like heart.

What a beautiful way to honor Mr. Billy, and what a joy it will truly be seeing these children and families experience the real meaning of Christmas!

Words of comfort may be expressed to the family at https://www.labbymemorialfh.com