of Little Rock, AR
August 25, 2015
Richard Michael Lewis of Little Rock, aged 60, passed away August 25 at the VA Hospital. He was born December 19, 1954, the beloved third child of Robert and Dorothy Case Lewis in Brookhaven, Mississippi, where his parents had met and married.
A graduate of McClellan High School, Richard had an interesting and independent spirit. His desire to serve along with his spirit of adventure led him to volunteer and serve a tour in the United States Coast Guard. Richard was a creative person who loved various forms of art, especially sculpting his own designs and working on architectural plans.
Richard was curious about the world around him, including public service and politics, which he followed closely. His interest in the environment led to his love of hiking. He developed a particular love of Scotland with its history, customs, people, land, and architecture, and thoroughly enjoyed a recent trip there. On a scale he himself would have described as simple and modest, he followed his own interests and lived his life accordingly.
Predeceased by his parents, Richard is survived by his sister Kathy Lewis Stevens and husband Steve of Little Rock, and his brother Ron Lewis, of Plainview, TX. Richard delighted in giving gifts to his cherished nieces and nephews, Andrea Stevens Tappe and her husband Chad, Juliana Stevens Underwood and her husband Luke, all of Little Rock, Timothy Adam Lewis and his wife Aubrey, of Kennewick, WA, and Christopher Michael Lewis of Odessa, TX. Richard's family especially appreciates the lasting friendship and support of his boyhood friend, Bruce Glover.
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8 Condolence(s)
Terri Byrd Emerson
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Goodbye my dear, dear friend. I'll miss you always. Thank you for the memories, Richard. I will cherish them and our friendship forever. Your new adventures are just now beginning...this time without the pain. Love you...
Judy Pettit Carlton
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with Kathy, Ron & your family in this time of loss of your brother, Richard. May your find comfort through prayer and sweet memories. Prayerfully, Judy
Melissa Casper
Monday, August 31, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort and peace.
Love to All of you,
Melissa
Cindy Mckenzie
Monday, August 31, 2015
You will always be in my heart and in my thoughts.You were a great friend Travel on.
William Poe
Sunday, August 30, 2015
Richard was a very nice kid in school and I enjoyed getting to know him as an adult on Facebook. He was witty and smart and insightful and I will very much miss his presence. Condolences to his friends and family.
George & Kathy Anderson
Sunday, August 30, 2015
Our deepest sympathies to Richard's family at this time of loss. Richard was indeed a unique individual and he will be missed by many, in Scotland and America. We were proud to share our beautiful Scotland with him during his visit in 2009. Even though he was ill at the time, he made the most of his time here, traveling the country and enjoying the company of the Scots he met along the way. We are glad that happy memories of Scotland gave him such joy in his final years. Rest in peace, weary traveler, you've taken the low rode home...
Jerry & Christina
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Kathy: We're so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Bruce Glover
Thursday, August 27, 2015
I'll miss you my dear friend. Fair winds, and following seas.