Mr. Charlie Milton Lewis

In Loving Memory Of Milton Lewis was born on March 4, 1925 in Dumas, Arkansas to the late Gabe Lewis and Bessie Swygert. He was the eldest of 9 siblings. Milton was raised by his Grandmother Anna Bell Swygert in Dumas but later moved to Detroit and lived with his late Aunt Alberta Tidwell. He was educated in the Detroit Public School system after which he enlisted and was inducted into the United States Naval Service. He was awarded an Asiatic Pacific Ribbon and Victory Medal for his service during World War II. After his military discharge, Milton was employed with General Motors, Detroit Diesel Division as a machinist until his retirement in December of 1989. He was joined in holy matrimony with Carol Mason on May 19, 1962. To this union 2 children were born. Milton and Carol were active members of the National Council of the Meridianites, Midwest Chapter where they loved to travel and participate in their annual conventions. They were a beautiful, colorful couple full of life and fun. Milton confessed Christ at an early age in Dumas, Arkansas. In Detroit he joined the Third New Hope Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. E L. Branch where he served as a member of the Men’s Choir and security team. “Uncle Milton “as he was affectionately called was a kind and generous man. If you were in need he helped you. He was a great cook, and if you were lucky you tasted Milton’s backyard barbecue, sweet potato pies, peach cobblers or his homemade buttermilk pancakes. He loved all of the Detroit sports teams and followed them closely but most of all he enjoyed dancing. He was able to pick up on the latest Hustles and Ballroom routines and in fact, at the age of 91, as a member of the Dynamic Hustlers he was presented with the Spirit of Detroit award signed by all members of the Detroit City Council. Milton was a loving husband, supportive father, father-figure, uncle and grandfather. He departed this life on December 30, 2021. He was preceded in death by: his parents; siblings, Joe Lee Hill, Lucy Baker, Matthew Lewis, Albert Lewis, Imogene Townsend and Clara Peden. He leaves to rejoice in his homegoing his loving and devoted wife, Carol; son, Reginald and daughter, Sonja; three sisters, Ozie Watson, Bertha Abram and Martha Howard; two granddaughters, Marrisa and Shelby Caldwell and two grandsons, Jumanne Powell and Robert Stevenson; longtime family friend, Marjorie Brown and a host of other relatives and friends.

Mr. Charlie Milton Lewis

June 30, 1943 - June 25, 2016