Funeral Information
Location:
Ruby Funeral Services & Crematories
Date: 08-31-2024
Time: 10:00 AM
Time: 10:00 AM
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Ruby Funeral Services & Crematories 1520 East Washington Street, Springfield, Illinois 62703
Date: 08-31-2024
Time: 9:00 AM
Time: 9:00 AM
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Obituary
Terrance Lewis, Jr., passed away August 20, 2024, in Jacksonville, Illinois, at the age of 88. Terrance was born September 15, 1935, in Wallace, Louisiana, as the son of Viola Lewis and Terrence Lewis, Sr.
Terrance’s career was devoted to working as a longshoreman on the Alaskan Pipeline in Anchorage, Alaska. Upon retirement, he then worked for the school district.
Terrance celebrated a life enriched by the love of sports including baseball, basketball, and football. Terrance also loved listening to blues, jazz, and soul music. He also enjoyed traveling and had great appreciation of food, the arts, and culture.
Terrance was preceded in death by his parents, Viola Lewis and Terrance Lewis, Sr.; sisters, Flossie Wise, Helen Gross, Lucille Howard, Sedonia Givens, Dorothy Lewis, and Viola Singletary; and brothers, Steve Lewis, Rene Lewis, Clarence Lewis, and Alexander Lewis.
Terrance leaves to cherish memories with his son, Anthony Victor; three grandchildren; two siblings, sister, Corita Taylor of New Orleans, Louisiana, and brother, Ernest Lewis of Springfield, Illinois; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.