Name: Viewing for Paul James Lewis Jr.
Start: 2024-08-12T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church

Paul James Lewis Jr.

HAMMOND, IN - Paul passed away peacefully on August 3, 2024. He was 85 years old. He was a proud resident of Hammond, IN.

Paul was a very diligent worker who believed that sleep was overrated. In fact, Paul worked two full-time jobs for over 30 years with four hours of sleep or less between jobs each day. He was a Clerk in the U.S. Post Office and a Stock Clerk and Shipping Coordinator at Guarantee Reserve Life Insurance Company.

Paul was a committed leader as a Union Steward for the Post Office and Chief Usher at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. He was in both leadership positions for over 20 years. He was also a Trustee and Head of the Transportation Ministry for many years at Mt. Zion. Paul was simply a dedicated servant.

Paul is survived by his dedicated and loving wife, Carolyn; his sons: James Michael (LaFaye), Randall (Helen), Anthony (Kamara); stepdaughters: Pam Austin (Bobby), and Sherroen Watkins; stepson, Randy Walker (Katrina); goddaughters: Joycelyn Peppers, and Myrtle Goosby; sisters-in-law: Marie Parker and Annie Nolen; twelve grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; other family members and many friends.

Viewing will be held on Monday, August 12, 2024, from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church at 1047 Kenwood Street Hammond, IN 46320. A second viewing will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM; Celebration of Life Promptly at 11:00 AM at Mt. Zion MB Church, Interment Concordia Cemetery Hammond, IN. www.smithbizzellwarnerfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Times on Aug. 11, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Lewis

14 Entries

Rita Flynn

August 13, 2024

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Bob Stephens

August 12, 2024

Deepest condolences to the Lewis Family. Having taught and coached James and Randall I got to know Mr. Lewis as an involved and strong father. May you find comfort in his memory.

Patricia Jackson

August 12, 2024

I met Paul when he was a member of the NWI Interfaith Federation. Later, we worked together in the organization. He was a man of faith and lived his values. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to others. He served his church faithfully. His wife Carolyn was such a blessing to him and he was so proud of his children and grandchildren. Paul is an example of a life well-lived. My condolences to his wife and family. May God keep you in His tender care.

Diane Hicks

August 11, 2024

I knew Paul
, through his daughter and my friend Pam . One of the memories I can
share is , Pam
school (Wallace ) was a protest at 41 Williams street..Mr Paul
Knew he couldn´t March , but he could give his support just by sitting in the car and watching and giving his thoughts on the school board. Most of all to show Pam
His Support .. His smile , His Knowledge and Widsom . He love his church , His Family and His Wife , Even today if u see their cars , the license plate has their names and Heart. Thankfull our paths crossed . Love Diane Hicks and the College Day Ministry of New Hope

Bobbye Sanders

August 11, 2024

My prayers for the family.

Gina perez

August 11, 2024

My condolences to the family he was such a nice person and neighbor he will truly be missed seeing him sit on his backyard bench.

Randle Smith

August 11, 2024

To Paul's family we send our heartfelt condolences. Paul was a special person to us. His kindness will always be appreciated and never forgotten.

Randle Smith and Family

Patricia Dumas

August 10, 2024

My sincere condolences ,prayers, and love to the family ❤ . Praying for strength and peace.

Willie Strickland

August 10, 2024

My condolences to the family of Paul James Lewis, Jr........Paul was a very talkative and had a jovial fun loving spirit......Paul Loved the Lord. Paul dedicated his service to his pastor, Church, Wife and Family and his Church Family.......I met Paul years ago. Paul belong to the Hammond Indiana United States Postal Service Family and later joined the Gay, Indiana Main United States Postal Service Family. Paul was a very diligent Union Steward, Union Member, Postal Clerk-Craft President. Paul was dedicated to Unionism as he was to his Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ. Paul and I shared the love and dedication of serving/ spiritual gift of serving as a door/Gate Keeper at our perspective church of Worship. To god be the glory I'm in celebration of his homegoing and his legacy of Serving and at the upmost being a faithful servant...Paul take your eternal rest.........WE loved you but God loved you best......sleep my brother we will see you again in Glory.........On behalf of my USPS {Gary, Indiana Main Postal Family.......our condolences to Paul James Lewis, Jr.......our fellow co-worker, Postal family member, APWU Union/Clerk Craft-President.............Humbly submitted by; Willie Strickland

Jeanette Elliott

August 10, 2024

To the family of Paul my sincere condolences Love you all

Carmeleta

August 9, 2024

I will really miss you my paw paw. You always had a smile on your face every time I scence you. You accept my mother,her children and grandchildren like we were your and we greatly appreciate you and grand mom Carolynn. You will be miss very much give my baby a hug for me. Love you always
Carmeleta Cook-Neal

Tick Martin

August 8, 2024

My Condolences to family, friends and our Postal family. :Tick Martin and family:✝❤

Larry Fraizer

August 8, 2024

To Carolyn and Family: My sincere prayers and condolences to the family. Cousin Larry Frazier / Loachapoka,Al

Judy Lockhart

August 7, 2024

To Carolyn, Pam and Family: May loving memories of Paul embrace you today, and give you strength to endure the future without him. He will be missed from Alabama Reunions and special occasions.

Cousin Judy Lockhart & Family
Loachapoka, AL

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