Michael Lewis Obituary
Mr. Mike Lewis, 56, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. He was born on February 6, 1969, at Fort Campbell, KY, to the late Charles Lewis, Sr. and Jeanette (Poteet) Lewis.
Mike was currently working as Director of Operations for Delta Security. He spent many years working in law enforcement in West Tennessee.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Charles “Bubba” Lewis, Jr.
Mike is survived by his wife, Leigh Ann (Stewart) Lewis; children, Kayla Hardin and husband Mason, Abby King and husband Carson; brother, Landie Lewis and wife Elizabeth Ortiz-Lewis; grandchildren, Braylee Hardin, Haislee Hardin, Annalyse King; longtime friend, supporter, and boss, Clint Warrington.
Private family services are being planned for a later date.
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