John Lewis, Jr.

Published 2:55 pm Thursday, October 19, 2017

John Lewis, Jr., died at the Medical Center of SE Texas in Port Arthur, Texas on Saturday, October 7, 2017. He was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur, Texas for 74 years and a United States Army veteran. He retired from Texaco Refinery and was also a retired insurance agent for Woodmen Life. John was an outstanding musician. He played the bass guitar, piano, and organ. He also sang in his church.

He is survived by his four children, John Lewis III, Gregory James Bellard, Johnny Bellard (daughter-in-law, Sherry Bellard), and Veronica Marie Bellard; one grandson, Paris John Lewis; one brother, Robert Lewis; two sisters, Cenice Lewis and Angel Lewis; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Gabriel Funeral Home Chapel with visitation from 12 noon until service time.