of Conway, AR

October 17, 1936 - May 23, 2024

Gary Joe Lewis, 87, of Conway, AR went to join the Lord on May 23, 2024. He was born to Noel and Dorothy Cannon Lewis on October 17, 1936 in Arkansas City, Kansas.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Carolyn and his brothers and sisters-in-law, Neal and Betty, Don and Phyllis and Richard.

Left to cherish his memories are his son, Mark (Dayna) and three grandchildren, KatyBeth, Adam and KaraLyse and nieces, Nikki (David) Cunningham, Sally (Bob) Gordon, Robyn (Derek) Sprague and Bonnie (Rob) Wetzel.

Gary Joe graduated from Arkansas City High School in 1954. He proudly served in the Army Reserve from 1958 to 1964. He had a successful career with the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department, retiring in 1994. Along with his brothers, he owned Lewis Cattle Ranch in Quitman. Gary Joe enjoyed working outside and having projects at both his house and Mark's.

He and Carolyn loved caring for Adam through his three-year battle with Leukemia and he was the best caregiver for Carolyn through her multiple battles with cancer.

The family would like to say a special thank you to Arkansas Hospice Conway and Salem Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Center employees who took care of him in his last months.

Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 29th at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway, with the service immediately following at 6:00 p.m. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery and will be private for family. Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
650 Central Landing Blvd.
Conway, AR  72032
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com