John R Lewis

John "R" Lewis (Pops)
6/16/30-9/3/24
John "R" Lewis (Pops) age 94 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
Pops was born on June 16,1930 in Van Alstyne, TX to Garland David Lewis and Beulah Odella Lewis (Mee Maw)
Pops lived a very colorful life. His grandfather was a Blacksmith, and he loved to stop at his grandfather's shop every day on the way home from school. He joined the US Navy in 1948, and served our country for 8 years, including active duty during the Korean War. He worked at a carnival for many years in Long Beach, California. He also was a roughneck in the oil field and worked construction. He became a Master Barber in Wichita Falls, TX and was a barber in Fort Worth, TX. He also trained horses in Fort Worth for 18 years before retiring.
Pops moved to Denison in 2008 to be close to family and live out his remaining years. He loved to be a part of family gatherings where he sat in his "Favorite Spot" on the porch and enjoyed attending sporting events involving his great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers David Lewis and Henry Lewis, and sister Imogene Cook. He is survived by brother Walter Lewis of Whitesboro, sister Barbara Garland of Sherman, son Tony Pellman of Denison, as well as many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Pops was loved by many and will be missed something fierce.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 14 at 2:00pm at The Refuge Church in Denison, TX. - Pastor Larry Goodwin officiating.
The family would like to extend our gratitude to Hospice Plus of Sherman. These people truly care about their patients and the patient's family. They went above and beyond and were there for us every step of the way.