Joseph Robert Lewis

Lewis- Joseph (Bob)Robert Lewis died Saturday, November 23, 2024 after a brief illness. He was 91.

Bob was a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. After graduating from Marrero High School, Bob earned a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from LSU, Baton Rouge, LA. He enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed in Junction City, Kansas. Bob received an honorable discharge in 1958 and returned to Marrero where he worked for Dresser Industries until he retired at the age of 57. He continued to dabble in different things after retirement which kept him busy for the next 34 years. Bob was an avid golfer and achieved 3 hole-in-ones over his career. It was a great day on the course when he golfed his age. He played cards twice a week with men his same age for over 40 years and joked about not knowing if they would play each week since they were all in their 90’s so it was hard to know who would be well enough to participate. He had his breakfast group that would meet once a week to solve the world’s problems. He was a strong MAGA supported and avid LSU fan. He was all about sports- all sports especially LSU.

Bobby Lewis is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, June Mendoza Lewis. He has two sons Joseph (Joe or Joey) Robert Lewis, Jr. (Darlene) and Troy Lewis (Bonnie). He has one daughter Dawn Lewis D’Angelo (Michael) who was the apple of his eyes.

Beloved brother to Gloria Lewis DesRoche (Jerry), Wayne Lewis, Maxine Lewis Landy (Ray), Patricia Fisher Van Scoy, Deana Lewis Lambert; brother-in-law of Claire Mendoza, Gail Bruno (Lester), Elmo Mendoza (Jeanette), Irene Bourg (Junius), Mildred LeBlanc Lee (Ivy), Anthony “Buddy” Mendoza (Mona), Louise Bourke (Murphy), Rosemay English (Chuck), Malcolm “Key” Mendoza (Juanita), Al Jules Mendoza (Vivian), Leslie “Biggy” Mendoza (Gloria), Sandra Bergeron (Eddie) and a score of nieces and nephews.

Adored by his granddaughters Lindsay Lewis Moran (Patrick), Leslie Lewis Ramsey (Josh), Kayla D’Angelo (Zach), Katie Lewis Thompson (Sean) and Hannah D’Angelo.

Great Grandfather to Rose Moran, Henry Moran, William Moran, Benjamin Moran, Jack Ramsey, Elisabeth Ramsey, Harrison Ramsey, Silas Ramsey, Emery Rose Thompson, Warren Anthony Perret.

Funeral Services at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, in Harvey, LA will be held on November 30th, 2024 at 11AM. Visitation will begin at 10AM. Internment in Westlawn Cemetery, Gretna, LA immediately following. 

A special thanks to Dr. Owen Mogabgab for his magical hands and a true love for his patients. Thank you Peggy Crappel for her special care given to Bobby Lewis over the last month.