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James Lewis Obituary
September 12, 1942 -
March 20, 2025
KINGSPORT - James "Jim" D. Lewis, age 82 of Kingsport passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Jim was born in Carter County, TN to Paul and Beulah Lewis on September 12, 1942. Jim served as a Military Policeman in the Army with honor at Oxford and Ole Miss.
Jim was an Ordained Southern Baptist Minister, Sunday school teacher, banker, and business owner. He took every opportunity to share Jesus with everyone he encountered.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers Shelton, John, Paul, Pat, and Randy Lewis.
He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Susan Meade-Lewis; daughters Jennifer Rizzo, Brooke Price, and Heather Garland; grandsons Will Darnell and Tyson Garland; sisters Rose Smith and Nadine Million; brother Wayne Lewis; as well as several nieces and nephews
A visitation of family and friends will be held from 2 pm to 3 pm on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Carter-Trent Funeral Home – Kingsport with funeral services to follow. A military graveside will be held on Monday, March 24, 2025, at 2 pm at Mountain Home National Cemetery. Those wishing to attend are asked to arrive at the cemetery by 1:50 pm.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home – Kingsport is serving the Lewis family. To share a memory of Jim or to send a condolence to the family visit www.cartertrent.com.
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Paul Roberts
March 26, 2025
Jim was an awesome person always enjoyed his smile the most. But his energy was so addictive. God speed brother you´ve earned your place in heaven.
Bill Wilson
March 22, 2025
I knew Jim for many years especially when he was at the Pinecrest Branch. ours was a long running friendship, and he will be missed/remembered by all who knew him. Bill Wilson, Commander, USN Retired.
Jerry and Betty Edds
March 22, 2025
Susan - We have known you and Jim for many years, and both of you are precious and always meant so much to us. Jim was a good Christian man, and you know where he will spend Eternity. God Bless you and all the family.
Michael Eads
March 21, 2025
Jim was always a kind and caring person. I knew him from Higher Ground Church. His love for his Lord was evident in his daily life.
Rita Bowman
March 21, 2025
One of my favorite people. Our loss but Heaven's gain!
Charles Jones
March 21, 2025
Jim never met a stranger. As a greeter at Higher Ground Baptist Church he made all that passed by him feel loved and welcome. A great man of God and will be missed by many, people.
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