Lewis was the eldest brother of six siblings including May, Dorothy, Mary, Bill, and Lorene. He was preceded in death by his parents Willie Isaiah and Minnie Marie Elliott and his sisters May and Lorene, his wife Linda Rhae Abernathy Elliott.
Lewis leaves behind five children. Debbie Isley and her husband Vince of Kerrville, Vickie Smith of Ballinger, Lisa Gutierrez and her husband Pat of San Angelo, Shonda Elliott of Sanger, and Lewis Wayne Elliott and his wife Barbara of San Angelo. He also had seven grandchildren including Stacy Dixon, Morgan Vordick, Christopher Sargent, Lindsay Serenil, Kayla Gutierrez, Dylan Gutierrez, and Lacy Franklin.
He had six great grandchildren including Caitlin Patsches, Larissa Quigley, Leah Vordick, James Vordick, Zachary Sargent, Asher Gutierrez and the Bain kids.
Lewis and his son Lewis Wayne enjoyed an especially close bond as not only father and son but also as best buddies.
He leaves behind his brother Bill Elliott, with whom he enjoyed decades of memories in business as well as with family. The Dun Bar made for a great office.
He also leaves his younger sisters Dorothy Pruitt and Mary Steen whom he loved.
Lewis served his country in the United States Marine Corps and he spent time playing guitar for the Korean orphans during his service.
He was also a respected real estate broker and created Elliott Realty in 1970s. He served the San Angelo and surrounding areas for many years.
Lewis was a musician who was best known for playing his bass guitar with the Cavaliers, established in San Angelo Texas. He captured the hearts of millions with his rhythmic bass playing on the song “Last Kiss” in 1964 which later went on to be a gold record. This song gave him the opportunity to tour the USA and play along with famous bands at such venues as Dick Clark’s Caravan of Stars. He left a legacy of music and his face can be seen to this day on the wall mural of the Cavaliers old recording studio on the corner of Pecos and N. Tyler.
He had a calming presence and was quick to teach the guitar to his son Lewis, his nephew Cody Elliott, and to play with his great niece Cheyenne at every opportunity.
Lewis was a dashing and charismatic man who took pride in his family and in his appearance and was always humble and grateful for any recognition he received. He came from a large and loyal family and he was quick to assist anyone he ever met.
He was beloved by many nieces and nephews, as well as great-nieces and nephews, far too numerous to mention. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com
