Westley Lewis

Westley Lewis passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020. Beloved father of Robin Lewis, Teneika Lewis-Steele (Dwayne), and Matthew Blanchard (Beatrice). Grandfather of Kia Jackson, Kayla Steele, Kylan Steele, Kameron Steele, Kennedi Steele, Kelsie Steele, Madison Blanchard, and Matthew Blanchard Jr. Son of the late Margaret Lewis James (late Calvin). Brother of Wilkey Lemieux (Hilda), Joyce Williams, and the late Elizabeth Lemieux. Former spouse of Gwendolyn Brown Lewis. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Age 71 years and a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. Westley served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict and was injured in combat. He attended Lincoln High School in Marrero, and graduated with an Associate’s Degree from Delgado Community College. Westley enjoyed spending time with grandchildren, spending time with family, and loved his dogs dearly. Westley was known to help others and for his insatiable desire for knowledge. He often helped other veterans obtain their benefits and helped civilians through mentorship. Westley studied electronics at Jefferson Parish Vocational Technical school, science at Delgado Community College and took online Theology courses. Westley’s hobbies included gun collecting, fishing, hunting, stock trading, spending time with his grandchildren, and mentoring. Westley was loved and will be missed by many especially by his children and “Paw-Paw’s babies”. Special thanks to the staff of DaVita Westwego for their care. Relatives and Friends of the Family, also members of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, St. Andrew the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, Progressive Church, and Mount Olive Church are invited to attend the Funeral Service in the Chapel of MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA on Friday, July 17, 2020 at 1 PM. Interment Restlawn Cemetery, Avondale, LA. Visitation will be held from 12 PM until 1 PM. Guests must wear masks and keep condolences brief due to the current pandemic conditions. To view and sign the online guestbook visit www.mothefunerals.com