He will always be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, uncle, brother and friend to all who knew and loved him. He was born in Paris, TX. but moved to Dallas and attended SMU prior to serving in World War II. His first wife Frances Davison with whom he had two children Rebecca and Lew predeceases him. Lewis had a long and distinguished career as a wholesale shoe salesman. He loved horses, music, quail hunting, all things SMU, especially football and was their biggest fan. His children Rebecca Sticher, Lew Williams and grandson Chris Wallis, survive him.