Joe Cephus Lewis Sr., age 95, of Summerfield, Florida, passed away on May 6, 2024. He was born on December 5, 1928 in Oxford, Florida, a son of William and Bessie Lewis. He leaves behind to cherish his memory; his wife, Mary Lou Lewis; two sons, Payton Lewis (Anna), Joe C. Lewis, Jr. (Jammie); three daughters, Vicky Mikrut (Mark), Nadine Lewis, Gail Robinson (Kevin), a brother; Frank Lewis and six grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
He is preceded by a daughter, Marcella Lewis and two grandchildren.
A Funeral Service has been scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Cedar Creek Baptist Church at 2:00 P.M. 15455 NE Hwy 314, Silver Springs, FL 34488. Interment to follow at Fletcher Counts Cemetery (Cedar Creek Cemetery).