James R. Lewis, 87, retired from Cincinnati schools
January 5, 2023
James Roger Lewis of Heritage Plantation died Dec. 21 at his home. He was 87.
He was born Feb. 10, 1935, in Covington, Ky., the son of Joseph and Buena Daniels Lewis.
He served in the Army and went on to graduate from Eastern Kentucky University with a degree in teaching. He earned a master’s degree from the University of Cincinnati and retired from the Cincinnati Public School System.
In his free time, Mr. Lewis enjoyed the finer things in life and relished time spent with family and making memories with friends.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marilyn; his sons, John Lewis of Erlanger, Ky., and Matt Lewis of Burlington, Ky.; his daughter, Karen Luick (Albrecht) of Esslingen, Germany; and his brother, Albert Lewis (Bunni) of Miami.
Another brother, Ike Lewis, died before him.
A celebration of his life will be held privately.
Memorials be made to the American Legion of Pawleys Island.
Condolences may be sent at burroughsfh.com.
