Joseph Lewis, Sr.

Joseph Lewis Sr, 94, of LaVale, Maryland passed away on January 31, 2025.

Born July 11, 1930 in Eckhart Mines, Maryland he was the son of the late John Willison Lewis and Annie McKay (White) Lewis. He was preceded in death by siblings Jack Lewis, Helen Phillips, MaryLou Tharp, Tom Lewis, Mae Lewis, Allen Lewis, Bob Lewis and Henry Lewis as well as son in law Jim Lensbouer.

 In 1948, Joe joined the Army. Once stationed on Staten Island, NY, he met his wife, the late Margaret Fekety Lewis. They were married for 68 years before her death in 2020.

During his military service, Joe traveled the country and the world assisting with the transport of troops back from Germany after WWII. When the Korean War began he served on the frontlines and was injured. He was awarded the Purple Heart. After his military duty ended in 1955 he settled his family in NY where they lived until moving to Maryland many years later.

 Joe was a mechanic and truck driver for most of his working days. He could fix any engine and was the go-to person for driving directions. In his later years, Joe enjoyed fishing and gardening.

 Joe is survived by his nine children. Sons Michael Lewis & wife Mary, Albert Lewis, Joe Lewis Jr, and David Lewis & wife Jerri. Daughters Elizabeth (Suzy) Gerhard & husband Bobby, Debbie Wright & husband Tom, Linda Guthrie & husband Larry, Margie Lensbouer, and Lillian Lewis & husband Bill Chesno. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, brothers Jerry Lewis and Raymond Lewis & wife Carolyn, and sister Geraldine Felker.

 A family service will be held at a later date.