Feb. 26, 1937 – Jan. 13, 2012

NATCHEZ — Memorial services for Samuel William Lewis Sr., 74, of Natchez, who died Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, at Baptist Hospital in Jackson after a lengthy illness, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Natchez Moose Lodge.

Arrangements are under the direction of Laird Funeral Home.

Mr. Lewis was retired from International Paper Company with 41 years of service. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose for 30 years and attained the highest honor, the Pilgrim Degree of Merit.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Lewis; his parents, Samuel and M.C. Lewis; and one brother, Paul David Lewis.

Survivors include one son, Sam Lewis Jr. and wife, Brenda; one daughter, Elaine Lewis, all of Natchez; one sister, Peggy Farlow of Summrall; two brothers, George Marion Lewis of Cedar Lake, Ind., and Neal Lewis of Brookhaven; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a number of nieces and nephews.

The family extends special thanks to the doctors and staff at Natchez Regional Medical Center and Dr. Voyles and staff at Baptist Hospital.

Online condolences may be sent to www.lairdfh.com.