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J.W. Lewis Obituary
August 13, 1943 - May 3, 2025
J.W. "Rocky" Lewis passed from this life on May 3, 2025. He was born on Friday, August 13, 1943. His parents were Jerdie & Verda Lewis in Cleveland, Ok. He attended school in Cleveland and graduated in 1961. While in school he was active in sports, playing football and excelling in basketball and track. After high school he attended his beloved Oklahoma State University, where he had earned a track scholarship. He bled orange his entire life.
Rocky married Sandra Shults on October 2, 1976 and they made their home in Broken Arrow. They were together over forty-eight years. They loved being with friends, traveling, and spending time at their cabin on Lake Tenkiller.
Rocky loved the outdoors. He enjoyed many hunting and fishing trips with his friends, as much for the camaraderie as for the sport. He was active in Ducks Unlimited and was State Chairman from 1979-1981. He met friends from all over the United States and Canada due to this involvement. He and some friends started the GOOOD OLE' BOYS DU chapter in Tulsa.
Rocky was in the Real Estate business for many years. In the 1970's he became a licensed real estate appraiser and continued working into his late 70's.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and son Brandon. He is survived by wife Sandy, daughter Brandi, son Josh, son Jordan, grandchildren Addie, Benny, Bianca, and his favorite cousin Nicky, as well as many friends, family, & acquaintances.
Rocky's Memorial Gathering will be Thursday May 22, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Suite Events, 757 N Aspen in Broken Arrow.
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Anna Rogers Halsey
May 30, 2025
Dear Rocky Family, I am another cousin of your sweet Rocky.I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My mother was Joan Lewis, Although it has been many years , I have wonderful memories of our childhood at Grandma and Papa Lewis's home and Aunt Fern and Uncle Nelson's home. My prayers are with you at this tough time. Anna Rogers Halsey
Jim Jackson
May 22, 2025
He was a good friend for over 60 yrs. In the last couple of yrs. We talked more and shared a few good wild game feeds together. Sad to see him go.
Buck Cowen
May 17, 2025
One of the last Good Ones; most surely a Good Ole' Boy. Fly High Rocky!
Carol Moore
May 17, 2025
So sorry to hear of Rocky´s passing. We had lots of good times in school & our monthly breakfast. Loved Rocky. Wish I could be there.
Ron King
May 16, 2025
So sorry to hear of Rocky´s passing. He was a good friend and fellow OSU alum. I always enjoyed our many conversations about the Cowboys and will miss him. RIP Rocky.
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