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Graylin Lewis Obituary

Graylin S. Lewis, Jr. departed this life on June 27, 2022 at the age of 40. The husband of Anjel Lewis. The son of Deidre Reeder and Graylin S. Lewis, Sr. The father of Imani Cooper, Graylin Sheperd, and Gregory Sheperd. The brother of Trenell Lewis and Shantrell Otummkpo. The grandson of the late Leona Johnson, Arthur Johnson, and Lionel Lewis, Jr. Also, the grandson of Florence White. Relatives and friends of the family, pastors, officers and members of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church are invited to attend a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial at Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue, New Orleans, LA on Saturday, July 9th, 2022 at 10:00 AM. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM. Interment: Providence Memorial Park Cemetery, 8200 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA 70003. Arrangement by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jul. 6 to Jul. 9, 2022.

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Anjel Lewis

June 30, 2025

Wow, 3 years feel like yesterday!! Every day, I'm still hoping that you walk through the door! Missing you is an understatement! I never imagined living life without you! We had so much planned, but I know I will see your face again my love! I Love You! Your Wife, Anjel, 6/27/22, the day my heart broke forever!

Anjel Lewis

December 12, 2023

Baby I miss you Soo much! Everyday is different emotions! These holidays are not the same without you! I miss my best friend! How can I go on without feeling the pain or like I´m enjoying life and it´s ok?? I miss your smile your voice your smell!! Your wife love you always!

Anjel Santiago Lewis

March 2, 2023

Baby I miss you!!! I can´t believe this is real! After 8 months I´m still waiting for you to come home! you are safe in God´s arms!!! I love you handsome face!

Dionne Simmons

July 11, 2022

I´m sorry for the loss of your son.You and family have my Sympathy and prayers.

Romell Brown

July 8, 2022

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

The Wards

July 8, 2022

We are praying for you guys! Just know we are here if you need anything. So sorry to hear about your loss as he´s was family to us as well

Renata Jones

July 8, 2022

Sending our Love.

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Lionel Lewis IV and family

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Lionel Lewis IV and family

July 6, 2022

Sending all our love, thoughts and prayers to everyone in our family. We will hold our memories of him close and think of everyone in this time of bereavement. XOXOXO.

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3933 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70125

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