Jim Lewis

James Rayburn “Jim” Lewis, age 85 of Coldspring, Texas, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018. He was born February 21, 1932 in McComb, Mississippi to parents James Matt Lewis and Bessie G. Beeks Lewis who preceded him in death along with his sisters, Nancy Beck, Mary Jo Rowell and Ruth Ann Foster.



Jim and his beloved wife, Charlene, were married for 63 years. He was a retired electrician from IBEW Local 480, a Mason belonging to Hazlehurst Lodge #25 and Mt Moriah #37, a member of O.E.S., as well as a proud Marine and veteran of the Korean war. He had lived in Coldspring, Texas for the past 13 years.



Survivors include his loving wife, Charlene; sons, Matt Lewis and wife Lisa, and Robert Terrell Lewis; sister, Melanie Brittingham and husband Tom, grandchildren, Olivia Lewis, and Emily Lewis and husband Chris Pike; great-grandchild, Matthew Fuentes; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.



Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m., - 8:00 p.m., Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Pace Stancil Chapel, Coldspring, Texas. A graveside service will be held later at Shady Grove Cemetery in Hazelhurst, Mississippi. In lieu of flowers you may make donations to the Shriners Hospital, or the charity of your choice.