of Leslie, AR

November 22, 1946 - March 13, 2021

Jimmie Darrell Lewis, age 74 of Leslie, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, March 13th, 2021 at his home. He was born in Lennox, California on November 22nd, 1946 to Rochester Lewis and Bernice Brooks Lewis.

Jimmie was a United States Army Veteran and served during the Vietnam War. He received the National Defense Service Medal, First Class Gunner Badge, Good Conduct Medal, Marksman Pistol, Sharpshooter Rifle, Vietnam Service Medal with 1 Bronze Service Star and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. He worked as a drywall hanger for over 40 years. He was a very hardworking man and took excellent care of his family. Jimmie had an amazing sense of humor and enjoyed being the occasional jokester. He enjoyed playing board games, especially checkers. He was an incredible husband and father and he adored spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Karen Schreckengost Lewis of the home; two children, Andrew Lewis of Leslie and Sheila Payne and husband Johnny of Leslie; grandchildren, Heather Payne, Samuel Byrd (Ashley), Ashlynn Payne, Bethany Payne and Sydney Lewis; his mother, Bernice Gray of Clinton; siblings, Sergal Lewis (Bonnie) of Marshall, Willis Lewis (Phyllis) of Leslie, Noel Lewis (Sharon) of Leslie and Janice Lewis, also of Leslie; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends who will also mourn his passing.

Jimmie is preceded in death by his dad, Rochester Lewis; and his step-dad, Rufus Gray.

Graveside services for Jimmie will be 11:00 AM Thursday, March 18th, 2021 at Shady Grove Cemetery on Hwy 254 with Bro. Glenn Pettus officiating. Jimmie will be laid to rest with military honors. Friends and family will serve as bearers.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic we are practicing social distancing at our graveside services and all patrons are required to provide and wear their own masks. Anyone with underlying health conditions are advised to please stay home. You may sign our online guestbook on our website: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/marshall

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Coffman Funeral Home
923 Highway 65 North
Marshall, AR  72650
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com