John H Lewis

John H. Lewis, 82, of Mebane, NC, passed away in his home surrounded by family on Monday, December 8th 2025 at 9:10am. He can now rest peacefully. 

   John H. Lewis was born and raised in Horry County, SC, to Fred Holcum Lewis and Ruby Skipper Lewis. He was one of eight children of their home. Donnie Lewis (Lunette), Isabelle Larrimore (Boyd), Luttie Jane Lewis, Frankie Lewis (Carrie), George Lewis, Jack Lewis (Peggy), Janice Faye McDowell.

   He leaves behind his loving wife Janet T. Lewis, two daughters, Wendy L. Howard (Clinton) and Cynthia Lewis. Also leaving behind his three grandchildren, Caleb Howard (Ashlyn), Victoria Howard, and Maylei Lewis. Also a great grandchild Conor Howard (Caleb and Ashlyn).

He leaves behind his brother George Lewis and sister Luttie Jane Lewis. 

Also leaving behind many many loving nephews and nieces. 

   He was proceeded in death by his father Fred Holcum Lewis, mother Ruby Skipper Lewis, brother Donnie Lewis (Lunette), Isabelle Larrimore (Boyd), Frankie Lewis, Janice Faye McDowell, and Jack Lewis, and nephews Shane Lewis and Jason Lewis.

   We lost an amazing, loving hearted, giving spirited, hard working man. He was a wonderful and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He would do absolutely anything for anyone who knew him to make sure they were ok and taken care of, that was just his loving nature. He took pride in being the best papa ever to his grandchildren, they were his pride and joy!

   He worked in the telephone business as a supervisor in the main central office most of his career and retired from it with happiness. He was a trick of all trades and could do absolutely anything from working on cars, plumbing, electrical, you name it and he could do it.

   He enjoyed every minute of life with his family, friends, traveling, working, and just doing good by others. In his very own words many times even thru his sickness, " I've been a very lucky and blessed man and had a good life and enjoyed it.".... and that he truly did.

   He will be truly missed by all of his family and friends and will alway be loved forever and always by everyone who's life he touched! We love you daddy with all of our hearts!!

The funeral service will be held at 11:30am on Monday, December 15th at McClure Funeral Home, Graham, NC. Visitation will be from 10:30-11:30. Burial will follow in Alamance Memorial Park. All are welcome to come and celebrate the memory of his life with us. Because as he would always tell us, " Don't cry at my funeral, celebrate me and know I had a great life!