Lewis Reginal King Jr., age 82, passed away on April 7th, surrounded by his loving family. Lewis was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Lewis was born on November 8, 1940, in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Lewis and Hazel King. He grew up in Greensboro, North Carolina with his four brothers and sisters. He attended Belmont Abbey College and later Guilford College where he earned his Bachelors of Science in Business. Lewis was a true patriot and a dedicated veteran of the United States Air Force, where he served his country with honor and distinction. His selfless service and love for his country were evident in everything he did. Lewis worked for IBM for 18 years and had a deep appreciation for technology.

Lewis was a man of many passions, but his love for golf was unparalleled. He spent countless hours on the golf course and was as skilled as any professional golfer. Because of this dedication to practice and his natural ability, Lewis won many golf competitions throughout his life, proudly displaying his many trophies and awards.

Lewis was a provider for his family, always putting their needs before his own. He had an indomitable work ethic and strove to do his best in every situation, no matter how challenging. Lewis was a faithful servant of God and his unwavering belief helped to strengthen and guide him throughout his life.

Lewis was kind to everyone he met and had a wonderful sense of humor that could light up any room. He was also an avid card game lover, especially when it came to poker, and was always up for a game with friends and family. He also loved reading, watching sports (especially Yankee games), skiing, eating banana splits, visiting his family, watching movies (especially Top Gun and Star Wars), and driving all over the country.

Lewis is survived by his loving wife, Maureen and his step-son Gary, his children Kim, Trae and his wife Liz, Karen and her husband Allen, Kathy and her husband Torgun, Lance and his wife Sara, Elizabeth and her husband Dave, and David, as well as his grandchildren Gus, Trapper, Tyler, Hannah, Mathias, Drew, and Sam. He is also survived by his brother Roy and his wife Sally, his brother John and his wife Deborah, his brothers-in-law Bill and Clyde and many nieces and nephews and their children.

Lewis lived a full and meaningful life, and his legacy will live on through the memories he leaves behind. He will be forever remembered for his kindness, his humor, and his unwavering love for his family and friends.

Lewis Reginal King Jr., de 82 años, falleció el 7 de abril, rodeado de su amada familia. Lewis fue un devoto esposo, padre, abuelo, hermano, tío y amigo de muchos. Será profundamente extrañado por todos los que lo conocieron.

Lewis nació el 8 de noviembre de 1940 en Memphis, Tennessee, hijo de Lewis y Hazel King. Creció en Greensboro, Carolina del Norte con sus cuatro hermanos y hermanas. Asistió al Belmont Abbey College y más tarde al Guilford College, donde obtuvo su Licenciatura en Ciencias Empresariales. Lewis fue un verdadero patriota y un veterano dedicado de la Fuerza Aérea de los Estados Unidos, donde sirvió a su país con honor y distinción. Su servicio desinteresado y amor por su país fueron evidentes en todo lo que hizo. Lewis trabajó para IBM durante 18 años y tenía un profundo aprecio por la tecnología.

Luis era un hombre de muchas pasiones, pero su amor por el golf no tenía paralelo. Pasó innumerables horas en el campo de golf y era tan hábil como cualquier golfista profesional. Debido a esta dedicación a la práctica y su habilidad natural, Lewis ganó muchas competencias de golf a lo largo de su vida, exhibiendo con orgullo sus numerosos trofeos y premios.

Lewis fue un proveedor para su familia, siempre poniendo sus necesidades antes que las suyas. Tenía una ética de trabajo indomable y se esforzaba por dar lo mejor de sí en cada situación, sin importar cuán desafiante fuera. Lewis fue un fiel siervo de Dios y su creencia inquebrantable ayudó a fortalecerlo y guiarlo a lo largo de su vida.

Lewis era amable con todos los que conocía y tenía un maravilloso sentido del humor que podía iluminar cualquier habitación. También era un ávido amante de los juegos de cartas, especialmente cuando se trataba de póquer, y siempre estaba dispuesto a jugar con amigos y familiares. También le encantaba leer, ver deportes (especialmente juegos de los Yankees), esquiar, comer banana split, visitar a su familia, ver películas (especialmente Top Gun y Star Wars) y conducir por todo el país.

A Lewis le sobreviven su amada esposa Maureen y su hijastro Gary, sus hijos Kim, Trae y su esposa Liz, Karen y su esposo Allen, Kathy y su esposo Togun, Lance y su esposa Sara, Elizabeth y su esposo Dave, y David, así como sus nietos Gus, Trapper, Tyler, Hannah, Mathias, Drew y Sam. También le sobreviven su hermano Roy y su esposa Sally, su hermano John y su esposa Deborah, sus cuñados Bill y Clyde y muchas sobrinas y sobrinos y sus hijos.

Lewis vivió una vida plena y significativa, y su legado perdurará a través de los recuerdos que dejé atrás. Siempre será recordado por su amabilidad, su humor y su amor inquebrantable por su familia y amigos.