Henry James Lewis

A month shy of reaching the age of 102 years, Henry James Lewis was greeted by his loved ones who passed before him. Hank was born on April 11, 1913 to Joseph (Linhares) and Rose (Serpa) Lewis in Danville, CA. As a young child the family moved, (including walking the dairy herd), to the Hughson area. As a young man, Hank and his brother, Ernie, decided to change lifestyle careers and started farming peaches in the early 1960's; they were known as the “Lewis Brothers.” He enjoyed fishing and hunting with his sons, and watching baseball; he became an avid armchair sports fan during retirement. He was a member of the Farm Bureau and UPEC Lodge No. 116.

Hank was preceded in death by his parents; wives: Mabel (Willmirth) Lewis and Eloise (Chapman) Lewis, son, Charles Lewis, grandson, Richard Lewis, brothers: Earnest Lewis and Joe Lewis, and sister, Geraldine (Lewis) Brazil. He is survived by his son, James (Gloria) Lewis of Denair, daughters: Rosalie Lewis of Sacramento, and Sandra Lewis of Sonora, granddaughter, Joanne (Phil) Perry of Ceres, great-grandsons: Kyle Perry of Ceres, and Stefan Perry (USN).

A heartfelt thank you to all of the "temporary angels" at Hughson Samaritan Village, and the nurses and doctors who cared for Henry.

A viewing and Rosary will be held at Lakewood Funeral Home, on Tuesday, Mar. 17th from 4-8:00pm (reading of the Rosary at 6:00pm.) Funeral Mass will be held at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Hughson on Wednesday, Mar. 18th at 10:00am. followed by graveside committal at Lakewood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, Hank's family suggests contributions to Community Hospice, Inc. (4368 Spyres Way, Modesto, CA 95356).