Michael Lewis

Michael Lynn Lewis was born in Danville, Virginia on January 3, 1950, to the late Joseph and Alease Lewis. Michael was called home to be with his Lord on November 5, 2010, after beating the odds of living with Sickle Cell Anemia all of his life. His parents were told he would not live to be five, ten and so on. Although Michael lived with illness and pain all of his life, he never let that stop him from pursuing and obtaining a joyous and fulfilled life. Those who were close to him called him “Michael the Miracle. “ Michael received his education in the Danville Virginia Public School System. He attended Gibson Elementary, West Moreland Junior High and John M. Langston High. Later, at the beginning of desegregation, Michael was one of the first to transfer to George Washington High, where he graduated with honors after being out sick for half of the school year during his senior year. Michael furthered his education at Durham Business College in North Carolina and Prince Georges Community College, Prince Georges, Maryland. Michael was a child of God and was baptized at Trinity Baptist Church in Danville, Va. where he served on various youth organizations. In the early seventies, Michael migrated to the Washington, DC area where he began his career as a Computer Operator with the Social Security Administration. Michael later transferred to the U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ) as a Computer Operator and worked up the ranks to Supervisory Computer Operator, from which he retired after thirty (30) years of Federal service. During his time at DOJ, while walking down the hall, he met Gail. They later married, and from that union, their daughter Leslie Michele was born. Michael loved a good debate, and would debate his point to the end. He loved watching the stock market. He would always say you could tell where the world was heading by the stocks. He loved music, cars, football, and a good steak. Michael was a quiet man, but if he had something to say, he said it without hesitation. Michael enjoyed family and friends. He was always willing to open his doors to those who wanted to have a good time, share good food and good conversation. Michael was very knowledgeable on many subjects and was sought out for advice and guidance on everything from cars to finances. He was the “go to” man. Michael will be truly missed. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife Gail; his daughter Leslie; two sons, Corey and Michael “Chip” Jr.; four brothers, Ronte’, Joel, Timothy, and Donald; four sister-in-laws, Angela, Stephanie, Floreen, and Lucy; two brother-in-laws, Lloyd and Kyle; his mother-in-law, Lois; seven grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Although everyone will greatly miss Michael’s physical presence, his impact on those whom he came to know and love will stay with them forever. Michael fought a good fight, now victory is his.

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Michael Lewis

January 3, 1950 - November 5, 2010