Walter Andrew Lewis, age 94 of Corryton, went to his eternal home on September 5, 2018, at Beverly Park Place. He was a man of great patience and faith, and a wonderful father, husband and friend to all who touched his life. Born on March 2, 1924, in Sevierville, TN, he was the second child of Jesse Lewis and Nettie Cash Lewis. He grew up in Knox County working in farm labor until he entered the U.S. Army during World War II. He served in the D-Day invasion at Omaha Beach, where he received a Purple Heart and a number of other distinguished service awards. Upon his return home on November 1, 1945, he married his love, Jessie Irene Woods. Together, they had four children - David, Betty, Paul and John. For 35 years, Walter worked at his floor finishing business alongside his father, Jesse, and his sons. His later years were spent with Knox County Schools. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Irene Lewis; sons, David Lewis and John Lewis; parents, Jesse and Nettie Cash Lewis; sisters, Pearl Davis and Lucille Ivey; brother, James Lewis; sister-in-law, Leona Lewis; brothers-in-law, Milum Davis and Fred Owens; and son-in-law, Charles Travis. He is survived by children, Betty Lewis Travis, Paul Lewis and wife Mitzi; sister, Mary Owens; brothers, Charles Lewis and wife Geneva, Ben Lewis; sister-in-law, Jeanette Lewis; brother-in-law, Burl Ivey; his five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A special thank you to the third floor caregivers at Beverly Park Place for their love and care for Dad. Family will receive friends, Friday September 7, 2018 at McCarty-Evergreen Funeral Home, 7426 Asheville Highway, Knoxville TN from 6:00pm to 7:00pm with funeral service to follow with Mark Hammond to officiate. Graveside services will be held Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 10:00am with Military Honors. Online condolences may be made at www.McCartyevergreen.com
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