Obituary for Michael Lewis

Michael D. Lewis, son of Barbara Young Lewis and the late Samuel Lewis, was born September 18, 1953 in Washington, D.C..  He was called home to be with his heavenly father on Monday, May 22, 2017 at 10:35 P.M.   He graduated from Dunbar High School in Washington, D.C. and continued his education to receive an Associate of Science degree in Engineering from Thomas Nelson Community College in Hampton Virginia and a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Virginia. He enlisted in the United States Air Force, and served six years. He started his family while station in Hampton, Virginia.  Michael Lewis moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa in 1997 and united with Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church.  He leaves to carry on his legacy his wife, Elsie Lewis; his only child, Bryon Lamont Lewis; mother, Barbara Young Lewis, two grandchildren, Kaleek Jamar Arie and Kayden James; several aunts, uncles, and families members including the Lewis, Everett, Young, Desbordes, Braxton, Lambert, Taylor, McFadden, Wheeler, Gant and Coleman families.  He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, his church family, and numerous friends. 

A memorial service for Michael Darion Lewis will be held Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church located at 6621 C Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403.  Flowers can be sent to Lewis Family at 2300 Ridgeway Drive SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 or to Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. The family of Michael Lewis would like to extend their sincerest gratitude for all expressions of kindness and comfort shown to them during their period of bereavement.