Will Lewis Jr.

1934 - 2017

Will Lewis Jr., passed away Friday, September 8, 2017 peacefully at home after a 3 1/2 year battle with Multiple Myeloma. On July 21, 1934, in Bolton, Mississippi, Will Sr. and Anna Mae Lewis gave birth to the first of their five children, Will Lee Lewis Jr. Will loved family gatherings, dancing with his lovely wife, and working in the Post Office. He was the first hired Black Postal Clerk at the Hammond Post Office. Later in his career, in 1982, Will became the 1st black Postmaster of the Chesterton, IN Post Office. After serving in the United States Postal Service for 37 years, Will retired in 1990. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Joe Lewis. He leaves to cherish his memory, his dedicated loving wife of 62 years, Helen Flournoy-Lewis, Seven loving children: Sharon Hardin (Ontario, CA), Sylvia Lewis (Dallas, TX), Shirley Terry (Memphis, TN), Stephanie (Berneil) Fuller (Minneapolis, MN), Will (Lolita) Lewis III (Gary, IN), Michael (Jackie) Lewis (Holland, MI), and Gilbert Lewis (Chesterton, IN); three sisters: Margaree Lewis, Gracie Lewis, and Betty LaDay (all of Hammond, IN); His legacy will continue to live on through the memories of 13 grandchildren, and 11 great-grand children, many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Homegoing Service is Saturday, September 16, 2017, 5th Avenue United Methodist Church, 2600 W. 5th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404. Family Hour 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Funeral services are entrusted to Smith, Bizzell, and Warner Funeral Home.