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Joseph Lewis

June 11, 1926 - June 23, 2020
Visitation
Thompson, Hall & Jordan Funeral Home
11400 Winton Rd
Forest Park, OH 45240
513-742-3600 | Map
Tuesday 6/30, 10:00 am
Service
Thompson, Hall & Jordan Funeral Home
11400 Winton Rd
Forest Park, OH 45240
513-742-3600 | Map
Tuesday 6/30, 11:00 am

Elder Joseph H. Lewis, age 94, passed away June 23, 2020 in Cincinnati, OH. He is survived by his devoted wife, Lillie Murphy Lewis; his daughters, Eld. Jasmine Featherstone (William), Yvonne Thomas (Charles Mitchell) and Jacinda Phiffer (Calvin); his 6 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, god-children, other relatives and manyContinue Reading

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Rev Esther Pinckney left a message on July 1, 2020:
We loved and admired Elder Lewis.
Rev Esther Pinckney left a message on July 1, 2020:
Very honorable man of God. Praying Pastor Pinckney.
Your Niece, Evelyn Lewis Dinkins left a message on June 30, 2020:
Your Niece, Evelyn Lewis Dinkins purchased the Sentiments of Serenity Spray for the family of Elder Joseph Lewis.
Thompson, Hall & Jordan Funeral Home left a message on June 30, 2020:
A webcast video has been added.
terry gost left a message on June 30, 2020:
My God Bless You
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Stanley Kendrick & Family left a message on June 30, 2020:
Dear family, I pray for peace and love for our remaining years. Uncle Joe ALWAYS showed the BEST of life. Now it’s up us to practice what he taught. Let’s remember the GOOD in everyone and use it daily. I feel that’s what he would have wanted. Also, to always LEAN on GOD. Death has no victory.
Pastor Patricia Jenkins left a message on June 30, 2020:
Condolences to the family. Rest In Peace Elder Lewis
Pastor Martha Cartwright Greer SC left a message on June 30, 2020:
Thank you family for this video. God bless you.
Pastor Martha Cartwright Greer SC left a message on June 30, 2020:
Enjoyed you preacher. Wonderful word.
Pastor Martha Cartwright Greer SC left a message on June 30, 2020:
Elder J.H. Lewis was a tall soldier in the Lord. He was one of God's chosen. He was very respectful to everyone and didn't mind being who he was and wasn't ashamed of who he was in God. He will be greatly missed. Sympathy to the wife Mrs. Lillian and the children. RIP Elder Lewis, I will see you in the rapture.
Lisa Middleton left a message on June 30, 2020:
Rest In Peace Uncle Joe. You are in God’s hands. You fought a good fight and was a blessed servant for the Lord.
Linda McDaniel left a message on June 30, 2020:
He was a wonderful man of god always had a smile he will be missed but not forgotten Bro.jimmy and linda McDaniel
Linda Brothers left a message on June 30, 2020:
Elder Joe Lewis was a great God fearing man and will be truly missed. Elder Lewis was my pastor,friend and God Father. I've known him since I was a little girl in Ohio and then later moved to S.C. and he helped raise me and my younger brother and sister. I will truly miss you Pop but God wanted you to come on home. You did work on this earth so now take your rest.
Linda Brothers left a message on June 30, 2020:
Lit a candle in memory of Joseph Lewis
Kayla Wathel left a message on June 30, 2020:
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Kayla Wathel left a message on June 30, 2020:
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JimmieLewis great,great nephew left a message on June 30, 2020:
God gave me a moment to be in your presence to share an awesome and everlasting memory of my heritage.Thank YOU. As Jesus takes your hand to lead you home to your promise land i pray that all of us will rejoice that GOD gave us YOu for moment,rest in peace. Jimmie Lewis,great,great nephew
Clarence Kendrick left a message on June 30, 2020:
Sleep well my dear Uncle Joe. Your contributions to your God, your family and humanity will having a lasting affect on me and every life you touched and inspired. My own life has been greatly enriched having known you. So, sleep well my dear Uncle Joe. You have earned your rest and and reward.
Carlla Banner left a message on June 30, 2020:
My deepest condolences to the family! May the peace of almighty God rest on you today and forever! Praying for you continually! Rick and Corki Banner
Benson left a message on June 30, 2020:
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Val Jackson Jackson left a message on June 29, 2020:
Our condolences to the family Valeria Jackson Mt Olive FBH Williamston SC
Rev. Carolyn Owens left a message on June 29, 2020:
Pastor Carolyn Owens Elder JH Lewis was a great pastor Elder and a giant of the fire baptized Holiness Church of God of the Americas I work very closely with him he was a wonderful man he will always be in my mind and in my heart rest on Elder Lewis and take your rest. .
Loretta M. Gilchrist left a message on June 29, 2020:
My Condolences to the Family of Elder Joseph Lewis.
Darnell Kendrick Daniels left a message on June 29, 2020:
I will truly miss my uncle Joe, who was a calm strong God fearing man, who loved his family and people. Uncle Joe was always willing to help others. And He was committed to the work of the Lord. Uncle Joe and my mother grew up together. They were like to peas in a pod.
Pekan Briggs left a message on June 28, 2020:
I first met Elder and Sis Lewis through their daughter Linda at fuller Normal boarding school. He later became my pastor at New Zion FBH where I was choir director. He always encouraged me to keep God the center of my life. Rest easy Elder Lewis.
Velma Wheeler left a message on June 27, 2020:
Blessing to you and your family from Pastor Thelma Wheeler. I’m Sis Thelma Wheeler youngest daughter Velma, Pastor Lewis was the elder of the Northeast District and he married me and husband in August 20,1988. Our condolences goes out to you and your family.
Pamela Tolbert left a message on June 27, 2020:
Elder Lewis was my Pastor for many years at Macedonia FBH church on Greenville SC. I learned a lot from him. May he rest in peace. Condolences to the family.
Bishop Ricky Town left a message on June 27, 2020:
Elder Lewis was my first Elder as pastor. He was about business when it came to his district. I looked forward to his district gatherings. He will be missed. Servant of God Well Done.
Sarah Knuckles lockhart left a message on June 26, 2020:
Praise thy Lord Thy God for Elder Lewis Life as a Pastor at Macedonia F B H Church. We are thankful to have had him as our Pastor for many years.We are praying for his Love, his life with his First Love, God is with his Family
Rev.Dorothy G. Caldwell left a message on June 26, 2020:
Elder Lewis was one of the Elders that would anoint the saints after the pray breakfast was over and we will miss him.
Pastor Patricia Jenkins left a message on June 26, 2020:
Elder Lewis was Pastor of different churches on SC #1. He served on the ordination committee when I was ordained to preaching ministry. He said, “always say what the Bible says and you will have it right .” Condolences to the family :bouquet:
Ouida Bennon left a message on June 26, 2020:
Elder Lewis was a great man! He pastored me and my family at Greenville SC, Macedonia for over 20 years or more! He was a great pastor and we had a shouting good time in service every time we met. He was a giver, prayer warrior, dedicated to the FBH church. I had the privilege of working on the registration committee with him until he moved to Ohio. He's a real servant gone home! He lived for the Lord....he will be missed! Dec & Sis Jackie Bennon, Greenville,SC
Minster First Lady Jeanette Rucker left a message on June 26, 2020:
Edler Lewis was Pastor Dana Rucker and I Pastor at Macedonia Greenville he dropped a lot of nuggets in our lives and a standard we live by today He lived a good life he will be missed but, his rest time has come. Praying with and for the family.
Brenda Conley left a message on June 26, 2020:
Elder was our Elder and Pastor at Fuller's for many years.
Betty Nutt left a message on June 26, 2020:
Uncle Joe, you have fought a good long fight, you finish your course laid up for you is that crown of righteousness. Rest in peace, take that much needed rest and we will see each other again in that great getting up morning. My condolences to my Cousin/Aunt LillieBell and family. Your niece Betty.
William Ayers left a message on June 25, 2020:
Elder JH Lewis was my pastor at New Zion FBHC Greenville, SC. I really love teaching and preaching. My family will truly miss this Great Man of God. Take your rest, you will be missed. ( From William Ayers)
Jennifer A Fortson- Morrison left a message on June 25, 2020:
I am Jennifer Fortson-Morrison. ELDER LEWIS WAS MY son's. Jonathan Fortson God-Father and the first Pastor he sat under growing up at MT SINAI FBH CHURCH IN TOCCOA, GA. He and his 1st wife Virginia were amazing Godparents, Friends, and Pastors to The Fortson family. WE were sadden to hear of his passing and are praying for the family during this time. God has spoken, LET THE CHURCH SAY AMEN
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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