He was born in Tokyo, Japan on July 25, 1952, to parents Robert Lee Lewis and Shizuko Wakatsuki Lewis. He attended Harlem High School in Harlem, GA, and went on to graduate from the University of Georgia with a degree in Government and International Relations with a minor in Computer Science.
His professional career started in Birmingham, AL at South Central Bell, later to become BellSouth. He spent the last 15 years of his career managing projects for various groups at Regions Bank.
He was an active, faithful member at Briarwood Presbyterian Church for 29 years, serving on the Asian Missions Board and as an elder for the church.
His love and passion for the game of soccer led to the development of the Attack Soccer Club, forging the way for women’s soccer in the state of Alabama.
He will be remembered for his heart to serve those around him, and his desire to share the gospel of Jesus to all who would listen.
He was an incredible husband, Daddy, Papa, brother, and friend. He is survived by his wife, Patrice Bailey Lewis, his children, Jennifer (Brooks) Rutledge, Matthew (Lydia) Lewis, and five grandchildren, Caleb, Charlie, Thomas, Luci, and Sutherlin. His mother, Shizuko Wakatsuki Lewis, his brothers Charlie (Kathy) Lewis of Augusta, GA, Wayne (Beth) Lewis of Wintersville, OH and many loving nieces and nephews.
Please make donations to Briarwood Presbyterian Church 2200 Briarwood Way Birmingham, AL 35243. In the memo line write Global Missions Fund in memory of Ray Lewis.
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