Bill was born on June 21, 1938 in New Iberia, Louisiana to Orville and Velma Lewis.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Velma Lewis, sister, Jane Smith, his wife, Charlene Lewis and his granddaughter, Marissa Rodriguez.
Bill is survived by his brother, Bob Lewis, son, Sam Lewis, daughter-in-law, Susan Lewis, granddaughters Emma and Claire Lewis, son, Richard Lewis, daughter-in-law, Hilda Lewis, great-grandson, Brayden Rodriguez, daughter, Susan Armstrong, son-in-law, Ken Armstrong, grandsons, John and William Kanouff, granddaughter, Katherine Kanouff, several nieces and nephews.
He married the love of his life Charlene Davidson in 1960. Bill spent as much time outdoors as possible. His two favorite past times were hunting or fishing in Matagorda.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in William's name to The Alzheimer's Association.
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