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Jack Lewis Obituary
Jack was a life-long member of Second United Methodist Church. He graduated from West High School in 1954. Jack was a Captain in the Knoxville Fire department and retired in 1986. He was the unofficial historian for the KFD for over 50 years. Jack was a veteran of the US Army. While stationed in Japan, he and his brother, Joe, were proud members of the Seventh Cavalry Regimental Band. Jack was a member of the Tennessee Society of the Sons of the Revolution.
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 49 years, Mary Jane Lewis; parents, Jack Edward Lewis and Mae Cogdill Lewis; twin brother, Joe Edward Lewis; and brothers-in-law, Sam M. Murphy, Jr. and John P. Murphy.
Jack is survived by dearly loved son, John E. Lewis and his wife Melonie; grandson, Luke Lewis; great-granddaughters, Adley Jane Lewis and Raelynn Avery Lewis; sisters-in-law, Christine Lewis and Peggy S. Murphy; nephews, Jeff & Jason Lewis; great-nephew, Evan Lewis; and several other extended family members colleagues and friends.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Second United Methodist Church (www.secondumc.org/giving/), The Humane Society of Tennessee Valley (www.humanesocietytennessee.org/) or Young-Williams Animal Center (www.young-williams.org/support/)
Family and friends will gather at Glenwood Cemetery, 7212 Central Ave. Pike, Powell, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 11th at 11:00am for a graveside service. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rosefuneraltn.com
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Charles Currens II
March 8, 2026
May JESUS greet him with arms wide open. Thanks for serving or Republic and the LORD. Charles Currens II, West High class of 81.
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