He is survived by his parents, Bobby Joe and Wanda Louise (Gordon) Lewis; his daughter, Samantha Jo Lewis and his sister, Laura Lewis Hoyt and husband, Freddie. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gerald Edmund Lewis and his grandparents, Archie and Lois Lewis and Gerald and Ellen Gordon.
Bobby grew up playing sports and spent many a summer day on the baseball fields with his friends, coaches, family and teammates. He loved to hunt and looked forward to opening day of deer season each year. His hobbies also included his collection of comic books along with his collection of Star War books, videos, figures and art; however, his passion in life was golf. Bobby played in high school for the Bulldogs at Greenwood and in college for the Lions at Westark Community College in Fort Smith and the Trojans at the UA Little Rock. He spent all his working life devoted to golf. Bobby started his career at Vache Grasse Recreational Golf Course where he became the golf course superintendent. He completed his passion as the superintendent, instructor and manager at Deer Trails Golf Course. He cherished the friendships created while playing and serving the game of golf.
Memorial service will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 25 at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood. Visitation with the family will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice, 3300 South 70th St., Fort Smith, AR 72903. A special thank you goes out to Jennifer, Shari and the Mercy 5th floor nursing staff.
