James Philip Lewis

James Philip Lewis, age 66, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022 in Sebring, FL. He was born on May 27, 1955, in Tallahassee, FL to Eugene Arden and Phyllis May (Knox) Lewis. He graduated from Springfield High in Tennessee and moved to Sebring in 1992.  He was a Chaplin’s assistant in the Army, worked at Restoration Church of the Highlands, Universal Shooting Academy, and GeoDev, Inc.  He was also a concealed weapons instructor. James enjoyed hunting, shooting, scuba diving, and loved just being in the water. Most of all he loved his family.  He is survived by his loving wife-Tammy; loving stepfather to Wesley Vaughn (Crystal) and Justin Vaughn; sons-Brian Lewis; Evan Lewis and daughter – Paige Lewis McNew; brother Mike Lewis and sister Cheryl Ethridge.  Surviving also are 16 Grandchildren and 3 Great-Grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his father and mother, his son James Philip Lewis Jr., and a brother Eugene Arden Lewis Jr. The family of Jim Lewis will be celebrating his life with friends on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church. Please drop by between 5-7pm to visit with family and share memories of Jim. In lieu of flowers, donations toward funeral expenses will be accepted.

Arrangements entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

4001 Sebring Parkway

Sebring, FL 33870

Online condolences may be left at:

www.stephensonnelsonfh.com