David Clark Lewis

1943 ∼ 2010

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David Clark Lewis, 67, of Orange, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2010, at Baptist Orange Hospital.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 4, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be David Burkheimer of Community Church in Orange. A private burial will follow later at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

Visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, at the funeral home in Orange.

Born in Junction, Texas on September 29, 1943, David was the son of Richard and Emilie Gerhart Lewis. He was an active member of Community Church and a member of The Gideons International. He was an Eagle Scout and a former outpost commander in the Royal Rangers, and also a Board Member of Orange Christian Services. David was a Ham Radio Operator, call sign K5UAH.

Preceded in death by his parents, David is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Alan and Miranda Lewis, and Brian and Rebecca Lewis; 3 grandchildren; sister, Kathy Lewis; and 2 nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gideons Card Contributions in Memory of David Clark Lewis, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, Tennessee 37214; or call 615 564-5000.

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Anonymous December 7, 2010

Brian and Alan, So sorry for your loss. Your dad was a special man. He loved deeply. He was so kind to Natalie and I after Tommy's death. Natalie speaks fondly of him. When my son Jacob came along he took a special interest in him. He helped him pe##imported-begin##Ann Whitton Martin##imported-end##

Anonymous December 2, 2010

Thoughts and prayers are with David's family.##imported-begin##Lee Ann Whipkey##imported-end##

Anonymous December 2, 2010

Our love and prayers are with the Lewis family during this time of loss. May God be with you, comfort you and bring good memories to your mind in the days ahead. -Kip and Cheryl Sutherland##imported-begin##Kip and Cheryl Sutherland##imported-end##

Anonymous November 30, 2010

Very sorry to hear about the loss of David. Max and Edrie Dalton##imported-begin##Max and Edrie Dalton##imported-end##

Anonymous November 30, 2010

deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one--Praise Jesus that we have comfort in knowing that David is no longer hurting or ill and he is in the presence of GOD-how awesome and what peace.##imported-begin##Sherri & Buddy Flowers##imported-end##

Anonymous November 30, 2010

I loved David as a dear friend and fellow Royal Ranger Commander for many years. David was very "special", combining a wonderful nature, keen intellect and, most of all, a sincere "passion" for Christ and for the multitude of boys he ministered to while s##imported-begin##Dennis G. Einkauf##imported-end##

Anonymous November 30, 2010

I enjoyed David's presence in Royal Rangers with me for many years. He was very committed in helping young men/boys to know Jesus Christ as their Savior. David had a good heart and was a good man. He always had a smile for everyone to see. May God bless a##imported-begin##Wayne Cockrell##imported-end##