Harold Mack Lewis

Harold Mack Lewis was born on July 28, 1929 in Phoenix, Louisiana to Amy Burleson and Mack Lewis. After completing high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1948. At a time when segregation was prevalent, Harold began basic training in an all-black unit. In 1954 he was selected for assignment to a team working with the first flight simulator, and worked to install the C-124C Flight Simulator: a 4 engine cargo airplane that was used to train Aircraft Performance Engineers. Harold met and married his one true love Maudie Marine Burton in October 1950. From their union, three (3) children were born: Angela Renee, Debra Lynn, and Patricia Gayle. Harold served his country diligently and with pride for 27 years, retiring in 1975. After retiring, Harold started his own business as a contractor for home repairs.

Harold and Maudie spent majority of their retirement time traveling in their motor home, becoming active members in the Just Us Motor Home Club. Their travels took them all over the continental United States where they met many life-long friends.

Harold was an active member of the Rotary Club in Austin, TX for over 15 years, serving faithfully during that time. For his dedication and service, he was awarded the Paul Harris Fellow Award.

Harold leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 66 years, Maudie Lewis; three (3) loving children: Angela Henry of Anchorage, AK, Debra Stotland (Anthony Bowden) of Washington, DC, and Patricia Boyden (John) of Prairieville, LA; five (5) siblings: James Lewis (Lynn) of New Orleans, LA, Felton Lewis (Elvie) in Long Beach, Mississippi, Eva Lewis of New Orleans, LA, Brenda Lewis of New Orleans, LA and Patricia Lewis of Baton Rouge, LA; sister in-law: Barbara Gilroy of Kansas City, MO; five (5) grandchildren: Tya Boyden of Prairieville, LA, Cornelia Robinson (Maurice) of Spencer, IN, T-SGT John Boyden IV of Tucson, AZ, Andrew Henry of Bloomington, IN and Brittany Boyden of Prairieville, LA; five (5) great-grandchildren; Ericka Boyden, Daishea Henry, Maurice (Trey) Robinson, Mackenzie Robinson and Mason Boyden; and a host of other loved relatives and friends.

Relatives and Friends are invited to attend visitation on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Greenoaks Funeral Home, Baton Rouge, La. Visitation will resume on Monday, January 16, 2017 at 9a.m. until Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m. at United Christian Faith Ministry, 9229 N. Ridgewood Dr., Baton Rouge, La.. Interment will follow at Greenoaks Memorial Park.

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