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Oliver Ghandi Lewis, Jr

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Oliver Ghandi Lewis Jr. was born in Great Lakes, Illinois U.S. Naval Hospital. Preceded in death by his parents, Oliver Sr. and Rachel Janet Lewis. Received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Central Arkansas, and was president of the African American Alumni Association (AAAA). He leaves great memories to live in the hearts of his wife, Velma Heard Lewis; four brothers, Hillary Gray, (Mane) Siegfried Lewis, (Fry) Monty Lewis, (Monk) and Fabian Lewis, (Buck); three sisters, Robin Kelly, Sue Lewis, and Tara Bryd; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws; also, a very special CNA, Jamie Hendrix, who said, "I'm so sorry, but it's one thing I knew about him, was he knew the Lord in his own way." While living in Helena, Arkansas, Oliver attended Pettis Memorial CME Church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, P.O. Box 78960, Phoenix, Arizona, 85062-8960, 1-888-435-7632. Visitation will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 29 at Arkansas Funeral Care. Service will follow at 11 a.m. To sign his guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.

Published March 28, 2014

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