James "Jim" H. Lewis Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James “Jim” Lewis, 89, of Dallas, GA passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020 in Marietta, GA. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 11 o’clock at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Powder Springs Chapel with Rev. Jim Perry officiating. The committal service for Jim will immediately follow at Cheatham Hill Memorial Park Cemetery in Marietta, GA. The service will be Live Streamed on the day of service for those unable to attend. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Wanza Lewis of Dallas, GA; daughters, Sherry Jordan & husband Scott of Douglasville, GA & Jenny Slay of Dallas, GA; grandsons, Kevin Jordan & wife Jesse of Dallas, GA, Kyle Jordan and wife Destiny of Dallas, GA, & Adam Slay of Dallas, GA; granddaughter, Amanda Slay of Dallas, GA; great-granddaughter Annistyn Jordan of Dallas, GA; brother-in-law, Wiley Cauthen of Orlando, FL; sister-in-law, Glenda Cauthen of Millbrook, AL; & many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Milton & Rollie Lewis. Jim was born on Wednesday, April 29, 1931 to Milton & Rollie Lewis in Barnesville, GA. He attended the University of Florida for 2 years before transferring to Georgia State University where he obtained his bachelor’s degree in 1957. Jim married Wanza in June of 1960 and they had two loving daughters, Sherry & Jenny. Jim worked for the U.S. Forest Service, retiring after 37 years of service. He & Wanza have been members of the East Cobb United Methodist Church for 40 years and he is a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class. Jim enjoyed all sports whether he was playing or watching, but he was a lifetime Atlanta Braves and Georgia Bull Dawgs fan. He had an adventurous soul and loved to travel, go for long walks, or relax on the beach. He was a caring husband, father, grandfather, & great-grandfather. Jim’s loving presence will be forever missed. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home, Powder Springs Chapel. The family welcomes flowers or a donation can be made in Jim’s name to East Cobb United Methodist Church at 2325 Roswell Road NE, Marietta, Georgia 30062. Arrangements made under the caring guidance of Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home www.mayeswarddobbins.com 770-943-1511

James "Jim" H. Lewis

April 29, 1931 - September 19, 2020

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James "Jim" H. Lewis

April 29, 1931 - September 19, 2020

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