Pastor Steven Jabari Lewis

Pastor Steven J. Lewis was born on August 29, 1975, in Brooklyn, New York to Patricia A. Lewis and Raymond E. Lewis Sr. Steven lived with intention. He didn't waver in his words. He didn't compromise on his values. He was a man of honor who loved fiercely, protected boldly, and gave selflessly. He was loyal without fault to his family and friends.
Steven graduated from Woodbridge High School in Virginia and worked for years alongside his father drafting plans and prints for government transport and equipment. He was an athlete, demonstrating prowess in various sports including basketball, football, and wrestling.
When his family relocated to the DMV area, divine timing would eventually introduce Steven to the love of his life, Tamara Hall-Lewis. Their bond wasn't merely a relationship, it was a covenant rooted in faith, laughter, and shared vision. They shared the kind of love that wasn't forced. They sealed their bond in marriage and were blessed to raise four beautiful children: Alexis, Aniya, Amyra, and Steven Jr. Later, he embraced his cherished title of "Pop Pop" to his two handsome grandsons, Amarii and Amir, affectionately called his "grand-men".
Steven carried many titles: husband, father, grandfather, pastor, mentor, brother, and friend. But above all, he was a giver. He gave his time without hesitation, his heart without condition, and his wisdom whether you were ready to receive it or not-and it always resonated deeply. His humor was legendary; if you were on the receiving end of his playful roasting, delivered with a sharp tongue and loving grin, you knew you were special. He didn't just make you laugh; he made you feel like you belonged.
A fashion icon in his own right, Steven was always the best dressed in any room. From shoes to his colognes, he turned hallways into runways with ease. He was style personified, and he walked with a confidence you could not teach. But beyond his fashion sense, he carried something deeper: substance. He was thoughtful, deeply compassionate, and extremely intelligent. While he reigned as the "Roast King," he also served as an anchor-steady and silent when needed, yet powerful when he spoke.
Steven found joy in life's pleasures: a good meal, family vacations, smooth jazz, and daily ESPN commentary. What made these moments meaningful was sharing them with those he loved.
Above all else, Steven was a worshipper. Though formally ordained in 2021 by Apostles Christopher and Esther Sanchious of King's Court Ministries International, he had walked in his calling his entire life. His ministry wasn't confined to a pulpit; it was evident in how he lived. His sermons were in his conversations, his honesty, and his presence. He didn't perform; he poured. He served without seeking recognition, called out truth, lifted others up, and created space for people to believe again, in God, in themselves, and in healing.
Steven leaves behind a family who will forever cherish his memory: his devoted wife Tamara; their four children Alexis, Aniya, Amyra, and Steven Jr.; two grandchildren Amarii and Amir Pickett; two brothers Raymond Lewis Sr. and Joshua Lewis (wife Deidre); mother-in-law Rossetta Hall; grand(fur)son Nugget and (fur)daughter Angel; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
We are his legacy. We are his family.
We honor the life gift God gave us. Rest well, Cakes/OG-we will miss you immensely.
Pastor Steven Lewis funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, 10:00 AM at Colvin Funeral Home Chapel in Fayetteville.
Burial will be at Rockfish Memorial Park following services.
A viewing will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the funeral home.