Funeral service for Retired SFC David Lee Lewis Sr., 61 of Killeen, TX will be held Friday, June 28, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Simmonsville Missionary Baptist Church in Killeen, TX. Burial with Full Military Honors will follow the service at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, TX.

Visitation will be held Thursday, June 27, 2024, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., at Chisolm's Family Funeral Home in Killeen, TX.

Services will be livestreamed and viewable by clicking link below:
https://youtube.com/live/n3PTItcobSQ

In lieu of flowers the family requests cards.

Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory (Psalm 73:24).

What a day of celebration it was when heaven dispatched David Lee Lewis to commence his earthly journey on August 7, 1962, in Phenix City, Alabama. Entrusted to the parental stewardship of Mattie L. Lewis and Bratford Flemmings, this son was wholly and holy loved. The purpose of God for his earthly tenure would encompass an extraordinary course bearing the fruit of a servant, a soldier, and a sage.

Reared under the umbrella of Christian inspiration and influence, David secured his eternal destiny in the early years of his life by accepting Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and was baptized at Bethel AME Church in Fort Mitchell, Alabama, under the leadership of Pastor Johnnie Walton.

David was educated in the public school system of Phenix City, Alabama, graduating from Central High School in 1980. In addition to being dedicated to his academic studies, he was a distinguished ROTC cadet and a devoted member of the Glee Club.

David met Katherine Collier and they married in 1981. To this union four children were born: LaTasha, LaToya, Courtney, and David Jr.

A young man to accept and fulfill responsibility, armed with a sense of duty and devotion to his country, David enlisted in the United States Army in 1982 in Montgomery, Alabama. During the course of his military career, he served the welfare of his country in domestic and foreign places, including Wiesbaden, Germany; Korea; Fort Hood, Texas (now Fort Cavazos); Fort Lee, Virginia (now Fort Gregg-Adams); and Kaiserslautern, Germany. David also served in the armed conflicts of the Gulf War, the Defense of Saudi Arabia, Operation Desert Storm, the Liberation and Defense of Kuwait, and Southwest Asia Cease-Fire.

The fruit of his hard work and dedication earned him promotions toward achieving the rank of Sergeant First Class. David received many military honors, medals, and commendations in recognition of his leadership and service. He has been awarded the US Army Commendation Medal, US Army Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Army Superior Unit Award, USA Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal Bronze Service Star, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, USA Service Ribbon, USA Overseas Service Ribbon, Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia and Kuwait), NATO Medal, Driver and Mechanic Badge, and Global War on Terrorism Service Award.

Time and providence directed his acquaintance with Daisy D. Rogers, and they married on September 2, 1995, in Crawford, Alabama, at St. John Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor John Peter Jackson, Sr. In 2005, their family was blessed with their fifth gift from the Lord housed in the personality of Emanuel. Upon their arrival to Killeen, Texas, they united with the Simmonsville Missionary Baptist Church on November 19, 1995, under the leadership of Pastor Hubert Edward Debose, Sr. David was always willing to do his part and humbly assumed any responsibility assigned to him. He loved gospel music and joyfully sang with the Men's Choir.

Deacons likewise must be men of dignity...holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. These men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach. For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus. (1 Timothy 3:8-10, 13)

Regarded for his noble character and faithful service, David was ordained as a Deacon on August 10, 1997. He served as the Brotherhood President and was appointed Chairman of Deacons in June 2023. His encouraging spirit was infectious as he served in love and wisdom with sincerity and patience, seeking to stimulate the growth of a disciple spirit among the members of the church and throughout the universal Body of Christ. Although his health led him to relinquish leadership positions, he never ceased to give his full support to his pastor and church family.

After rendering over twenty-three years of honorable military service to his country, David retired in 2005 at Fort Hood, Texas. Upon retiring, he worked as a contractor for Vencore. In 2016, David commenced his civil service career as a Tools and Parts Attendant at AFSBnCavazos Maintenance Division-Tactical Automotive Section. In 2024, he retired from the workforce.

A man with a quiet spirit, a gigantic smile, and a generous heart, David was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, caring brother, and faithful friend. He had a quiet nature about himself, yet when he had something to say he got right to the point. David was a sports fan. He especially loved the Alabama teams "Roll Tide."

David's earthly course concluded just before the break of day on Friday, June 7, 2024. He yielded to a victory that no one can resist and entered peacefully into a complete rest. The lessons he has taught us will live on forever, the wisdom he imparted in us will live on forever; and the life he lived will live on forever. And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. (John 10:28)

Among those preceding his deliverance from this earthly life are his parents, Mattie L. Lewis and Bratford Flemmings; grandparents, James Lewis and Annie Elias; aunt, Rose Lee Chambers; uncle, Homer Lewis; and mother-in-law, Bessie B. Harris.

Among those who remain to cherish his memory are his loving wife Daisy D. Lewis; five children: LaTasha K. (Caleb) Brewer of McKinney, Texas, LaToya T. Lewis (Keondrick), Courtney Q. Lewis and David L. Lewis, Jr. (Alicia) all of Mesquite, Texas, and Emanuel L. Lewis of Killeen, Texas; two sisters: Bridget Fleming of Atlanta, Georgia, and Sherisa Flemming of Fort Myers, Florida; two uncles: James (Bernice) Lewis and Earnest Lewis both of Phenix City, Alabama; two uncles-in-law: M.C. Person of Crawford, Alabama and Albert Upshaw, Jr. of Pittsview, Alabama; six grandchildren: Maliyah Brewer, Carsten Brewer, Leilani Brewer, Layla Owens, Kaila Hill, and Courtlynn Chanel Lewis; two fathers-in-law: Clarence C. Harris of Crawford, Alabama and Andrew Rogers, Sr. of Phenix City, Alabama; siblings-in-law: Zenoah (Roderick) Montgomery, Catherine (James) West, Felicia (Terry) Walton, Clifford Rogers, and Curtis Rogers all of Phenix City, Alabama, Andrew (Valerie) Rogers, Jr. of South Haven, Mississippi, Michael (Jacelyn) Carter of Snellville, Georgia, Ashley Harris of Columbus, Georgia, and CJ Harris of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; "big brother" Joe Mathes, Jr. of Phenix City, Alabama; best friends: Lorenzo Banks of Phenix City, Alabama, and Dwight Dixon of Killeen, Texas; and a host of extended family members and friends.