Henry A. Lewis, Sr.
I tell you the truth, he who believes has everlasting life. (John 6:47)
It is with great sorrow that the Lewis family announce the death of their beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, Henry A. Lewis, Sr. In February 2020, he fell ill in Monrovia, Liberia to which he ultimately succumbed on the morning of Wednesday, May 13, 2020 in Tuscaloosa, AL.
Henry graduated from Ricks Institute (Class of ’70) where he was a senior prefect that year. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and Mathematics from the University of Liberia (Class of ’74). He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the Lowell Institute of Technology (Class of ’76). He joined the Liberian Electrical Corporation (LEC) where he worked for many years and then joined the electrical department at Firestone Plantation Company until the civil crisis. In 1990, he moved with his family to the United States and established a home in Detroit, Michigan where he worked for Chrysler Corporation until he retired in 2007. While in Michigan, Henry continued his quest for knowledge and earned a Master’s degree from Central Michigan University.
Henry returned home to Liberia and connected with the LEC for another stint and also supported several NGO projects for Liberia and West Africa. He was a proud member and supporter of the Ricks Institute and the Alumni Association. He was a trustee at the Providence Baptist Church in Monrovia, Liberia and was very dedicated to the organization.
Henry Lewis, Sr. was preceded in death by his loving mother, Mrs. Mary V. Lewis and sister, Victoria Lewis. He is survived by his six childres: Archie, Safula, Henry Jr. (Carmella), Hastings (Iris), Herbert, and David; ten grandchildren: Jawuan Maurice, Archie Wada, Deconte Elise, Micah Gahnahye, Amos Zenzo, Hastings Akoi, Yasmin, Jason and Faith; his beloved sister Gloria Garnett and his beloved adopted brother and best friend, Albert T. White, Jr. (Ngawa); nieces and nephews: Victor Lewis, Ernest Lewis, Blest Norris, Sargent, Timothy and Kevin White; Josiah, Cass, Wadia and Bindu Sancho. Beloved cousins remembering him include Carlos, Ina, Ellen, Lorraine, J.R., Joanne, Bill, Stanley, Jimmy, Jersey, Odessie Duncan of London, England and Alfred Peah. Also, mourning his loss are his adopted relatives: Ma Ella Scott, Winniefred and Earner Lewis, Rachael and Trobel Bloe as well as a host of other beloved friends and acquaintances, here and abroad, that are too numerous to account for in these limited spaces.
Funeral Arrangements
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a private service was held in Tuscaloosa, AL. Memorial services will be announced later, both in Detroit, Michigan and Monrovia, Liberia.
Contacts
- Henry Lewis Jr - 313.896.8062
- Gloria Garnett - 401.288.8484
- Carlos Christensen - 011 231 886 560430
If you would like to make a voluntary contribution, please reach out to one of the contacts listed above.
