Mr. Anthony Francis Lewis Sr.'s Obituary
Anthony Francis “Tony” Lewis Sr., age 94, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Ojibwa Campground in Baraga, MI doing what he loved; enjoying the great outdoors. Tony was born November 6, 1924 to Richard and Irene (Morseau) Lewis in Watervliet, MI. He served his country in the US Army Air Corps during WWII. On January 22, 1944 he married Elizabeth Williams and she preceded him in death on December 6, 1979. Tony was employed as a diesel mechanic for Waste Management Co., and before that he was a supervisor at Norco Drum. He enjoyed boating, camping and stock car racing. Tony was a proud member of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomie Indians where he served as elder and often participated in powwows. He was a patient man who loved to pass on his knowledge while spending time with his family. Missing his wisdom will be his children, Darlene Fraly, Williamette (Kenneth) Smith, Anthony Lewis Jr., Debra (Steven) Gutowski, Harry Lewis, Cindy Lobdell and Brenda (Robert) Currier; his many grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; and his nephew, Harvey J. Lewis. Tony was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth; his daughter, Antoinette Carey; sister, Jeanette Brown; and brother, Afidell. A FUNERAL SERVICE will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, August 1, 2019 at The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St., (231) 798-1100. VISITATION will be 6-8 PM Wednesday, July 31. Tony will be buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery with Full Military Rites afforded by the VFW Muskegon County Council. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Share memories with the family at www.sytsemafh.com
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