Of Alpharetta, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, October 27 at 91 years of age. He was born on August 13, 1935 in Columbus, Georgia, the son of Ethel and James Lewis. He graduated from Columbus High School in 1953 and attended Georgia Southwestern University in Americus, Ga and graduated with a BA degree from university of Georgia in 1960 and was a member of Rho Epsilon real estate fraternity and Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. Bill served in the U.S. Army 2nd Division during the Korean conflict receiving the Good Conduct and Meritus Service Medal. He loved his country!! He had a long career in the real estate industry beginning with the Lewis Company, Realtors in Columbus, Ga from 1960–1968, then joined real estate division of Georgia Power Company from 1968–1971. He finished his career as a sales manager and vice-president of Northside Realty for 35 years retiring as manager of the Roswell office. 

Bill's professional career included president of Columbus Board of Realtors, 1968; President of Atlanta Board of Realtors, 1988; Realtor of the year for Atlanta Board of Realtors and Georgia Association of Realtors, 1988; President of Roswell Rotary Club, 1987. He served on the board of directors for Northside Bank in Roswell. 

He has been an active member at Roswell United Methodist Church since 1973 and member of seekers Sunday school class and served on many active committees. He loved his church and the Lord Jesus Christ. 

He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Suzanne Walker Lewis, his brother, H. Wendell Lewis of Columbus, Georgia. He is survived by his current wife, Sue Copeland Lewis of Roswell; daughter, Andrea "Dede" (Rick) Allen of Cumming; son, James "Jim" (Rita) E. Lewis of Roswell, Ga. Also, his family included 3 grandsons (Cas, Will, AJ), 2 step-grandsons, 2 step-granddaughters, stepdaughter, stepson, niece and nephew (Wendy & Hank) & 5 great grandchildren. An amazing legacy!! 

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Suzanne W. Lewis Youth Memorial Fund, Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 mimosa Boulevard, Roswell, Georgia 30075. It’s a BILL’S gone home party to celebrate his amazing life the afternoon of November 21st location details will be announced soon.