Carlton C Lewis Jr

Carlton C. Lewis, Jr. was born on July 27, 1937, to the late Carlton Lewis Sr. and Odessa Sharp-Lewis in Walnut Grove, Mississippi. He was the third child of eight children. “CL”, as he was affectionately known to the family and friends, professed a hope in Christ at an early age. He was baptized at St. Damascus Baptist Church in Walnut Grove, Mississippi. CL was active in the church, volunteering his time. He was Sunday School Superintendent and a leader in other functions in the church. CL attended Leake County Schools and graduated from Leake Agricultural High School in 1954. During high school, CL was employed as a well-digger. He entered the United States Army two days after graduation and remained in active duty three years. After serving in the United States Army, CL moved to Indianapolis, Indiana and was employed at General Motors, retiring after 30 years of service. He was also employed with Indianapolis Police Department for many years. During this time he started the Lewis Motorcycle Escort Service and the Lewis Charter Bus Transportation Service. CL was a 32nd Degree Mason of Southern Cross Lodge #39 and belonged to the Shriners, and Royal Arch all of Prince Hall. CL was a member of the CB club and his CB-handle was “Law Man Indiana”. CL and Delana Ann Tate were married in 2002. To this blended union there are eight beautiful children. Service: 12:00 p.m. 2805 North Franklin Road, Indianapolis, Indiana Asst. Pastor Elder Lee A. Powell, Jr., Officiant Church of God in Christ, Robinson Temple Processional.......Soft Music............Brother Damon Dillon Prayer..........................................................................Pulpit Scripture.....................................................................Pulpit Old Testament & New Testament Solo.......................................................Colette Ross-Boggan Acknowledgements..............Missionary Darlene Tinsley Obituary (Read Silently).....................................Soft Music Salute....................................................Marvin L. Boatright Past Commander Post #249 Remarks (2 minutes, please).........Rev. Isaac Charles White Rev. John Anthony Lewis Rev. Dr. Jeff Johnson Asst. Supt. Willie D. Winfrey, Pastor Church of God in Church, Robinson Temple Solo.......................................................Colette Ross-Boggan Words of Comfort..........................Rev. Carlton Lewis, III Pastor Elect, Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, Gary, IN Benediction............................................................................ Recessional........................................ “Soon and Very Soon” will be laid to rest at Washington Park North Cemetery 2702 Kessler Blvd. W. Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46228 The Repass will be held at MCL Restaurant and Bakery 2370 W. 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN CL served as a Deacon and Trustee at Union Mission- ary Baptist Church, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He remained a faithful member until his health began to fail and he was un-able to attend church service. CL was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Odell Lewis, Whitfield Lewis, sisters, Georgia Mae Lewis-Johnson, Annie Adams, and son, Cameron Coleman. CL departed this earthly life peacefully in his home on Thursday afternoon, April 18th, surrounded by his loving family. Carlton C. Lewis Jr., is survived by his wife, Delana Ann Lewis; sons, Carlton Hoye, of North Brunswick, New Jersey, Carlton Lewis III (Sherry) of Gary, Indiana, Arthur G. Coleman, Domonique Kendrick, Mykel Coleman, all of Indianapolis, Indiana; daughters, Shanika D. Lewis, of Orlando, Florida, Nina D. Coleman, Delana Coleman II, Ne’Vaeha Coleman, all of Indianap- olis, Indiana; brothers, Jeff Lewis (Juanita), Sisters, Myrtis Ross, Maxine White, brother-in-love, Walter Deon Tate(Ronda), Sisters-in-love, Darlene Tinsley (Charles), Debra Harris(Willie), Denise Washington (Robert), all of Indianapolis, Indiana; 11 Grandchil- dren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends and his Union Missionary Baptist Church family.

Carlton C Lewis Jr

July 27, 1937 - April 18, 2024