David B. Lewis,, Jr.

David B. Lewis, Jr., a longtime resident of the Henryetta area, passed away in Tulsa on Sunday, February 8, 2015 at the age of 81. David was born on November 2, 1933 in Henryetta to Rev. David B. Lewis, Sr. and Sally Jacobs Lewis. David grew up in the Henryetta area, eventually moving away for boarding school. Following boarding school, David served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. He married the love of his life, Lillie Mae Gipson on March 2, 1957 in Las Vegas, Nevada. They remained happily married for 57 years. He received his associates degree from Connors State College and his bachelors degree East Central University. He worked most of his adult life as a machinist including over 10 years with Potomoc Corporation in Ft. Worth, TX. Of his most proud achievements, David served the Creek Nation as a National Council Representative for 10 years, before retiring for medical reasons. His love for the Creek Nation and its people was a driving force in his life. He was renown as a traditional medicine man. David was a member of the West Eufaula Indian Baptist Church. David is preceded in death by his mother and father; and two daughters, Sharon Lewis Harjo and Patricia Lewis. He is survived by his wife Lillie Mae Lewis of the home; two sons, Ronnie Lewis of Henryetta and Richard Lewis of Ada, Oklahoma; a daughter, Diane Jobe of Edmond, Oklahoma; 6 Grandchildren, Richay Brennan, Gloria Jobe, Jefferey Lewis, Krystle Dawn Lewis, Jordan Lewis, Johnathan Lewis, two great grandchildren, Quinton Buck and Aiden Prather; by two sisters and many, many good friends. Viewing will be held at Integrity Funeral Service on Wednesday from 8am until 8pm. A funeral service for David will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at 10:00am in the Chapel at Integrity Funeral Service of Henryetta. with Rev. Wallace Gambler officiating. Interment will follow immediately at Greenwood Cemetery in Eufaula, Oklahoma under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Lewis, Richard Lewis, Jordan Lewis, Johnathan Lewis, Jefferey Lewis, and Rowdy Prather. Phillip Williams will be an honorary pallbearer.