Lewis Funeral Homes, Inc. is dedicated to providing personalized, professional, and compassionate services to your family. By guaranteeing that every American citizen has equal representation in our government, including the American citizens who live in Washington DC, and in Puerto Rico.". To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Joe Lewis Howard, please visit our floral store. ", Lawson also had a simple message for the congregation: "Black lives matter.". Dr. Raphael G. Warnock, the senior pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church, started with the welcoming remarks, remembering Lewis for his lifelong fight as a civil rights icon and saying he is an emblem of a true hero. No other way. ATTENTION:  Everyone that Enters the Funeral Home and or Attending the Services  MUST WEAR A MASK and Social Distancing is Suggested. Speaking about Rep. John Lewis' perseverance in fighting for civil rights and freedom, former President Barack Obama called on the country to be "vigilant against the darker currents" of US history. While Obama lauded the accomplishments, he also urged people to know the fight is far from over. Joe Lewis Sutton, age 72 of Siler City, transitioned to his Heavenly home, Saturday, September 12, 2020 at his home. We live where you live.http://www.youtube.com/nowthisnews@nowthisnews To make it even better. George Wallace may be gone, but we can witness our federal government sending agents to use tear gas and batons against peaceful demonstrators," Obama said. BeBe Winans wrote "Good Trouble" in honor of Lewis. I put it together, but it lasted 43 years," she said warmly. Congressman since his election in 1986 and became known as ‘the conscience of Congress.’ Lewis was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year and passed on July 17 at the age of 80. Bub leaves to cherish his loving memory five sons, Jerry (Beverly) Howell of Stafford, VA, Henry (Brenda) Howard of Orangeburg, SC, Charles (Deloris) Howard of Cross, SC, Christopher Rodney Howard of Summerville, SC,  and Ethan Kenneth Howard of Orangeburg, SC; two daughters, Doris Pinckney of Brooklyn, NY and Dr. Tomeka A. Howard of the home; four grandchildren whom he reared, Ciara L. Howard of Cross, SC, Dr. Kimberly N. Howard of Columbia, SC, Kevin J. Gilliard of Cross, SC, and Ashton M. Howard of Cross, SC; one adopted daughter, Keshia (James) Howard of Rock Hill, SC; two adopted sons, Christopher Howell of Goose Creek, SC and Muhammad (Fran) Washington of Cross, SC; 19 grandchildren, Deyond (Cyndia) Spann, Dekera (Yeuris) Greene Rodriguez, Darell Curry, Quintin Richardson, Brenee Howell, Jerry Howell Jr, Charles C. Howard, Devante’ Jenkins, Ethan J. Howard, Ryian Howard, Jessica Howard, Kevin Brown, Kayce (Michael) Kirkland, Tania Long, Shawntay Pinckney, Desmond Pinckney, Jimmie Pinckney, Dominique Howard, and Dejoria Howard; two devoted nieces, Dora Vice of St. Stephen, SC and Lillie M. Howard of Clarksville, TN; one devoted nephew, Henry Webster Howard of Cross, SC, one sister-in-law, Diane (Paul) Wright of Piscataway, NJ; one brother-in- law, Leonard Bridges of Swedesboro, NJ, one adopted sister, Georgina Hill Sprinkle of Clarksville TN, one adopted brother, Leroy (Mildred) Spann of Cross, SC; two aunts, Elouise Gillens and Evelyn Gillens both of Eutawville, SC; three devoted friends Mr. Wesley Pinckney, Mr. Isaac Pinckney, and J Marie Sanders Glover; a devoted sitter, Rose Wright, and a host of great- grandchildren all whom he loved dearly, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.“Blessed are those who endure when they are tested. “Blessed are those who endure when they are tested. And expanding early voting and making election day a national holiday so if you are somebody who's working in a factory or you're a single mom, who's got to go to her job and doesn't get time off, you can still cast your ballot. Obama said the protests showed the courage that Lewis taught -- courage that came from turning towards others, not away from them. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was laid to rest at South-View before being moved to the Martin Luther King Center. Clayton also spoke of their son, John Miles Lewis, who is her godson, saying through their love, the couple showed him love. That phrase is now the title of a new song.

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In 1963, he joined into holy wedlock with the late Annie Mae (Freezie) Gillens. Even undermining the postal service in the run-up to an election that's going to be dependent on mail-in ballots so people don't get sick.". Former President Barack Obama took the opportunity during his eulogy for Rep. John Lewis to raise awareness about ongoing efforts to stifle voting in the US on the eve of a presidential election. "Let's continue this celebration of life by taking up the baton he has now laid down and endeavored to get into trouble, good trouble, necessary trouble. The congressman was carried out of Ebenezer Baptist Church by an honor guard to a hearse that will take him to his final resting place at South-View Cemetery, just south of downtown Atlanta. Obituary for Joe Willie Lewis | Life’s Reflections ... Thatcher's Funeral Home, Inc. Home Page. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke of her friend and colleague Rep. John Lewis, honoring his life and remembering his legacy. The honor guard then folded the American flag that had been draped over the congressman’s casket and presented it to his son, John-Miles Lewis. Former President George W. Bush said that while he and Rep. John Lewis had their differences, "we live in a better and nobler country because of John Lewis."