Bobby Ray Lewis

Cheraw, SC 

 To know him was to love him, and be loved by him!

In loving memory of Bobby Ray Lewis, age 84, who went to be with his Lord and Savior, reunited with his bride on the eve of their 65th wedding anniversary, July 4, 2024 at Springhill Assisted Living surrounded by his loving family. 

A service to celebrate the blessed and well-lived life of Bobby Ray Lewis will be 5:00 PM Monday, July 8, 2024 from the Chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home officiated by Pastor Jamie Gulledge, Reverend Jason Cheek, and Brent Taylor with the eulogy being delivered by his daughter, Lisa Beam. The burial will follow in the Brock’s Mill Baptist Church Cemetery with Masonic Rites. The family will receive friends between the hours of 4:00 – 6:00 PM Sunday, July 7, 2024 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home. 

 Mr. Lewis was born June 11, 1940 in Chesterfield, SC a son of the late Lum and Ada Odom Lewis. He was a retired Account Manager of Five Star (formerly Aramark) with over 43 years of service where he formed numerous life-long friendships. A life-long faithful member of Brock’s Mill Baptist Church, Bobby served as a former deacon, choir member, and on numerous other committees through the years. Mr. Lewis was also a member of Cheraw Masonic Lodge #15 and a founding member of the BWZ Men’s Club where he served as former chairman and secretary treasurer. 

 Mr. Lewis thrived on the golf course. His happy place was on the greens with his golfing buddies. He always brought the snacks and the laughs. He cherished his friendships so dearly. Cooking and feeding large groups was special to him. He loved to fellowship and serve. He could never share his delicious recipes because he always, “measured from the heart.” Everything Bobby did was from the heart. He was a loving man who had a heart of gold. A heart that loved his family deeply, and was always present, cheering on and supporting his grandchildren at each event they were involved in.

 A humble Christian man, Bobby always possessed a cheerful disposition and a song in his heart. He enjoyed listening to music and loved to sing. He would often compose songs for his family with unique lyrics. Known as a man of prayer, Bobby’s words not only touched heaven but also the hearts of everyone in his presence. Of all things, that Bobby loved and adored in life, nothing compared to the love he had for his bride. He faithfully took care of her until the Lord called her home and the family takes comfort in the fact of knowing they are now reunited. 

 In addition to his parents, Mr. Lewis was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Delores “Granny Boot” Copeland Lewis; sisters, Novella Gulledge and Delores “Sis” Parks; and brother, Buck Lewis.

 He is survived by his children, Kenny (Carmen) Lewis of Patrick, SC, Lisa (Herbie) Beam of Cheraw, SC; grandchildren, Brittany (Graham) Harpe of Cheraw, SC, Grayson Mills (Richard McCord) of Pageland, SC, Houston (Nicole) Taylor of Aiken, SC, Courtney (Brian) Adams of Greenwood, SC, Madison (Zack) Sellers of Patrick, SC, and Kensley Lewis (Dylan Owen) of Cheraw, SC. He is also survived by his great – grandchildren, Walker, Brylie, Weston, Saylor, Hadley Jane, Whit, Rhett, Baylor, Calhoun, Grace, and Poppy.

 Our family cannot express how thankful we are to have been a part of the “Springhill Family.” The love and compassion shown by the ENTIRE team there will always mean so much to us. Grandma Boot and Papa Bobby loved all of you so so much!!! Heartfelt appreciation is also noted on behalf of Bobby’s personal Gentiva Hospice nurse and granddaughter, Madison Lewis Sellers for the love and comfort she provided.

 Memorials may be made to the BWZ Men’s Club, c/o of Farris Pigg, P.O. Box 544, Chesterfield, SC 29709 or to Purple Crusaders Working to End Alzheimer’s, P.O. Box 493, Cheraw, SC.

 Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home (www.mrcfuneralhome.com) of Chesterfield, SC is serving the Lewis family.