Jim Lewis, 81

Jim Lewis, 81, Red Oak, died Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Red Oak.
Jimmy Clyde Lewis, the son of Clyde and Irene (Anderson) Lewis, was born Jan. 11, 1944, in Red Oak.
Jim was raised in Omaha, Neb., until the age of 12, when the family moved to Red Oak. He graduated from Red Oak High School in 1962, and on Jan. 29, 1964, Jim entered the U.S. Navy. He served during Vietnam and was honorably discharged on Oct. 31, l967, in California.
Jim continued to make California his home over the next 30 years, where he was a sales representative for a produce company, selling to restaurants. In 1995, Jim moved to Red Oak, and on May 23, 1998, was united in marriage to Donna Berlin in Red Oak.
He enjoyed roller skating, dancing, and playing cards. Jim was always seen wearing a baseball cap, and loved cheering on his San Francisco 49ers. Later in life, he enjoyed watching TV. With Jim serving in the Navy and his wife Donna serving in the Army, each year the Army-Navy football game was a special game to them. Jim was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and past member of the Red Oak Eagles Club.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents; and daughter, DeAnna Lewis.
Jim is survived by his wife, Donna Lewis of Red Oak; son, Todd (Nicole) Lewis, stepsons, Robert (Radee) Bishop and Randy (Tracee) Bishop; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and twin brother, Jerry (Diane) Lewis; other relatives and friends.
May God bless his memory and give strength to those who mourn.
Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home, Red Oak. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery at Nyman with military rites.
Memorials may be directed to Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at sldfuneralhome.com.
Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home is in charge of Jim’s arrangements and serving his family.

 

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