Mr Howard Winford Lewis, Jr.

December 2, 1942 - March 29, 2021

Howard Winford Lewis Jr. age 78, passed away on March 29, 2021 at 5:31pm. He was born in Asheville, NC on December 2, 1942 to Howard and Grace Lewis. Howard attended Owen High School in Swannanoa, NC where he excelled in all sports. He married his high school sweetheart, Judi, in 1961 and they enjoyed 60 wonderful years together. Howard retired from Bank of America after 38 years in Computer Systems. Howard and his wife, Judi, enjoyed RV-ing after retirement to many destinations all over including his favorite place, Disney World. Howard was a family man that loved his sons, grandchildren, and great grandchildren dearly. He supported them in everything they did from sports to their adult accomplishments, and he will be greatly missed by many. Howard is survived by his wife Judi Lewis; sons Rocky (Martha) and Keith (Dana); grandchildren Megan Bolt, Tyler Lewis, Mariah Otto, Madison Ferrell, Makenzie Lewis, and Stetson Lewis; great grandchildren Mason, Asher, Jonah, and River Bolt; and great friend Zip Helms and travel buddy Tommy Craig. He is proceeded in death by his parents Howard and Grace; brother Charles Lewis; and dear friend Nita Craig. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 7 from 3pm-4pm with a service following at 4pm at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home Chapel. For those who are unable to attend the service, you may go to the following link for the live stream https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC864hAs96dTRLVVL1la0Qlw/videos?view=2&flow=list We ask that in lieu of flowers you make donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 www.stjude.org/donate in his memory. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Lewis family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.