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Bobby Lewis Jr.
Bobby Joe Lewis Jr., 54, of Greenwood left his earthly world on Jan. 18, 2020, to be with his heavenly Father. He was born May 22, 1965, in Fort Smith. Bobby grew up playing sports and spent many summer days on the baseball fields with his friends, coaches, family and teammates. He loved to hunt and looked forward to opening day of deer season each year. His hobbies also included his collection of comic books along with his collection of Star War books, videos, figures and art; however, his passion in life was golf. Bobby played in high school for the Bulldogs at Greenwood High School and in college for the Lions at Westark Community College in Fort Smith and the Trojans at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. All of his working life was devoted to golf. Bobby started his career at Vache Grasse Recreation Golf Course, where he became the golf course superintendent. He completed his passion as the superintendent, instructor and manager at Deer Trails Golf Course. He cherished the friendships created while playing and serving the game of golf.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Gerald Edmund Lewis; and his grandparents, Archie and Lois Lewis and Gerald and Ellen Gordon.
He is survived by his parents, Bobby Joe and Wanda Louise (Gordon) Lewis; a daughter, Samantha Jo Lewis; and a sister, Laura Lewis Hoyt and husband Freddie.
Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood.
Visitation with the family will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice, 3300 S. 70th St., Fort Smith, AR 72903.
A special thank you goes out to Jennifer, Shari and the Mercy fifth floor nursing staff.
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Craig Pierce
Very sad to know of Bobby's passing - I have known that guy for 46 years (other classmates have known him 50 - 50+!) ; while his stature wasn't big, his personality was HUGE! I've reflected on all the events Bobby and I have shared ( classes, baseball, college, etc ) & I only can recall his warm infectious smile and funny sense of humor! This one really hurts, he will be greatly missed! Bobby, I hope you only hit hole-in-ones in heaven!!
Craig Pierce
Mike Oliver
My nickname in high school was "Ollie" very few people still call me Ollie. Andy Anzalone still does and Bobby Lewis still did. I played baseball with Bobby since we were in pony league I guess. If I had a nickname for Bobby it would be "Base Hit" he got on base a lot! He would take time to work on my golf swing any chance he had. I was a better man for knowing Bobby! I'll think of him every time the sports baseball and golf come up. Bobby I think was one of those guys everybody liked and wanted to be around him. We really wanted him on our team during a scramble! Bobby, you'll forever be etched in our great memories! RIP My friend!
Kimberly Stowe (Green)
I grew up in Greenwood, attending the 4th thru the 10th. My family and I moved to Booneville and I graduated there in 1983.
As time passes and we are young time seems to fly by as it did for me. I think it was 2009, when Becky Shook contacted me telling me she had cancer. I contacted some fellow classmates Missy Scott Johnson and with her help rounded up others to give her a benefit.
Bobby Lewis was one of those classmates that donated his time and resources( the country club in Greenwood) to help Becky.
Sadly my own husband died unexpectedly in 2011- at a time when I was totally devastated and did not nor could not make a decision on a casket for my husband- he helped me make that decision. He did not have too but that’s the kind of person Bobby was.
Death doesn’t discriminate
So they say
It’s heavy hand
Will one day take a man away
So it’s the living
It’s in what we’ve done
Its the simple kindness
It’s in our life song
It’s in those acts of kindness
That we are remembered best
No man an island
The streams as it encompasses
Sail on old friend
On the rivers of life
As your soul has wings
Forever you are alive
Sail on Bobby-forever a friend....
Written by Kim ( Stowe) Green
Jeff Beshears
I know we are all saddened with the passing of our friend Bobby Lewis. I was blessed to be with him many times in his final months and weeks...as were some of you. He was courageous in his fight against the disease of cancer even though he knew it would be an uphill battle. He was always upbeat when we would visit and talk about so many things. What was important was his family, friends, and praise the Lord, his faith of God. This I spoke of at his memorial service. He will be missed... but all who are in Christ will see him again! Jeff Beshears