Michael Rudolph Lewis

Birth: Michael Lewis was born to Sylvia David and Steven Lewis on August 2nd, 1952. Sylvia went on to marry Felix Watson, and they were the parents that provided guidance to Michael as he learned how to navigate life. He credited Felix with helping to keep him on the right path as he was known to get into mischief from time to time. Life: As a young man, Michael went to trade school to learn construction but ended up driving trucks since he loved to drive. His passion for driving did not diminish and he continued driving trucks when he migrated to the United States. He was a truck driver for over 30 years before retiring from Penn & Elbow in 2017 and moving to Georgia. Michael never met a nickname he didn’t like, and he had one for just about everyone in his life. He would also jokingly tell tales about events and things that occurred in his life. Let him tell it, he played professional soccer, participated in the Civil Rights movement, and served in Trini-Nam (none of which occurred). He had a happy-go-lucky personality and was always joking about something. He enjoyed watching his favorite shows like Three’s Company and The Jeffersons. Even though he’s seen them a million times, he would always laugh like it was his first time seeing them. His laughter represented pure, unadulterated joy. His family were a major part of his life. He always spoke of his children and maintained strong relationships with his siblings. There are many of his children’s friends that looked at him as a father figure – he was called “daddy” by many of them, and he embraced that role. He forged bonds with those closest to him that will never be broken, even with his passing. Survived by: His children Trisha Lewis, Tanisha Lewis-Golden, Maclesha Bourne-Mier, and his son Cleon Lewis. His grandchildren Quionte Nicely, Kaelyn Nicely and Ranayah Mier. His siblings Kenrick David (daughter Keisha Simon), Margaret Cottonreader (children Darren, Marlon and Latoya Leslie), Ann Marie Alexander (children Natalie Gilbert, Kendell Alexander and Valensya Lewis), Barbara Watson (son Darnell Watson),Yvette Burgess (children Latisha Teague, Jamel Lewis & Brian Burgess), Wayne Watson (son Saquan Gordon), Gregory Lewis (daughter Kaleea Lewis), Kathleen Watson-Wilkins (sons Rolando and David Martin) and Sherma Bekoe (daughters Shannel and Aisha Wright, and Sanaa Bekoe), along with numerous other nieces and nephews.

Michael Rudolph Lewis

August 2, 1952 - October 17, 2024