Dr. Irwin Allen Lewis, 72, died suddenly on Sunday, February 9, 2020. He was born in Greensboro to the late Frank and Molly Lewis. A member of the Grimsley High School Class of 1965, Irwin went on to UNC-Chapel Hill where he received a B.S. in Chemistry. He then went on to the New York School of Podiatric Medicine, and received a D.P.M. Dr. Lewis practiced podiatry in Greensboro for 33 years.
Irwin is known for his beautiful smile. At the Spears YMCA, he was a popular participant in Zumba Gold. His many acquaintances from the Y will miss his kindly conversations.
Irwin loved many kinds of music, and his goal was to acquire a piano accordion. He was a great shag dancer, as well.
Irwin exhibited a fresh curiosity for life. Keeping up with the news and discussing events and issues with his friends was a popular pastime. Although Irwin loved to talk, he was a considerate listener and valued hearing others’ opinions, even if he disagreed. He enjoyed playing (competitively!) card games, tile games, and pool. He is greatly missed by his “sweetheart”, Debbie Leach; his Saturday brunch companions, Steve Ellsweig and Joe Navolantic, his lunch buddy, Mark Rosenbaum, and many, many others.
Irwin is survived by a sister, Miriam Kates of Peabody, MA. , niece Sharon (Howard) Caras, and nephew David (Mindy) Kates of Massachusetts.
A graveside service will be at 11: 30 a.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the Greensboro Hebrew Cemetery.
Advantage Funeral Services of Greensboro is handling the arrangements.
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