Lewis John Jr Obituary

Age

October 6, 2023

Jacksonville, FL

LEWIS- Dr. John Wesley Lewis, Jr. , a resident of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on September 28, 2023. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 11AM at Emanuel Missionary Baptist Church, 2407 Susan Badger Cir, Jacksonville, FL 32209. Dr. Lewis' remains will rest for visitation of family and friends on Friday, October 6, 2023 from 4-7PM at the CHURCH. Arrangements entrusted to the MIXON TOWN CHAPEL of Q. L. Douglas Funeral Home, 2403 Edison Avenue.

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