Lewis Reid Justice

Lewis was born in Mooresville, NC on March 3, 1943 and passed away in the care of Novant Hospice on December 23, 2018. His parents were Robert and Martha Justice. The family moved to Charlotte from Mooresville, NC at a very early age where he lived all of his life.

Lewis attended Charlotte public schools and CPCC. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1960 and served four years aboard the destroyer USS John W. Weeks (DD701). He was a machinist mate 3rd class. Lewis was honorably discharged in 1964. After leaving the Navy, he very much enjoyed attending the ship reunions of the John W. Weeks and reuniting with fellow shipmates.

Once back in civilian life, Lewis went into training at Mooresville Electric Motor Service with his father, Robert. After his father’s retirement, Lewis continued to run the company and in 1978 founded a second company, Justice Industrial Drives.

He was a 32nd Degree Mason and belonged to the Scottish Rite and a member of the Shrine.

Lewis loved to fish and hunt with friends. One of his greatest pleasures was maintaining contact with his many good friends. He adored his grandson, Reid and was blessed to see his month old granddaughter, Abby after her recent birth.

Lewis had a smile on his face and by doing so he made others smile.

He was predeceased by his father Robert and mother Martha. He is survived by his son Jason, his wife Lindsey and two grandchildren Reid and Abby. He is also survived by Jason’s mother, Linda Justice.

Lewis is also survived by his longtime companion and most loved best friend, Dillie Matthews.

Lewis leaves behind many dear friends who loved him for his wonderful sense of humor and will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

A visitation will be held at McEwen Funeral Service at Sharon Memorial Park located at 5716 Monroe Road in Charlotte on Saturday, December 29th from 11am-1pm. The funeral service will begin at 1pm with interment following at Sharon Memorial Park. Condolences may be left for the family at www.McEwenFS.com.