Bobby Ray Lewis

Mr. Bobby Ray Lewis, age 87, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020. He was born on June 28, 1933 in Forsyth County to the late Thomas Sidney Lewis and Amanda Lodena Triplett Lewis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Louise Bare and Helen Ashburn; brothers, Harold Lewis, and Agnew Lewis. He was married to his loving wife Shirley Lee Prather Lewis for 65 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters, Roxanne (Jack) Hawks, Crystal (Craig) Salmon, and Teresa Lewis; grandchildren, Daryl (Julia) Hawks, Matthew (Jennifer) Hawks, Amber (Matthew) Lambert; great-grandchildren, Gabriel Lambert, Levi Lambert, Isaiah Lambert, Judah Lambert, Rachel, Lambert, Liam Hawks, and great-grandchild on the way, Dahlia Hawks; brother James “Jim” (Jonell) Lewis; sister-in-law, Marie Prather. Mr. Lewis was a member of Clarksbury United Methodist Church in Harmony. He served his country Honorably in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Bobby enjoyed golfing, gardening, and loved playing all types of sports. Mr. Lewis will be available for public viewing on Friday, September 4, 2020 at Clarksbury UMC from 12:30 PM until 2:30 PM. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM, on Friday at Clarksbury UMC Cemetery with Pastor Cliff Wall officiating. The family would like to thank the staff of Hospice and Palliative Care for Iredell County, especially Texie Blackburn and Crystal Brown for the loving care shown to Bobby and his family. Shirley would also like to thank her sister, Marie Prather and nephew Harvey Ashburn for always being there to help in any way possible. Memorials may be made to Paralyzed Veterans of America, P.O. Box 758589, Topeka, KS, 66675-8589. Online condolences may be made to www.gentryfuneralservice.com. Gentry Family Funeral Service of Yadkinville is serving the Lewis family.