Previously on active duty for the United States Army wherein he received many decorations, medals, badges and citations, including: Army Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Bronze Star, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Expert Field Medical Badge, 6 Army Good Conduct Medals,2 Overseas Service Ribbons and 3 Marksman badges.

He is survived by one daughter, Kenya Bryant(Damian), one son John Lewis, Jr. brothers, Alphonso Lewis(Joyce), and Harry Lewis (Lorraine).

Interment at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Fl.