Obituary of Robert C. Lewis

Robert Carlton Lewis; husband, father, son, brother, businessman, teacher, friend. Bob passed away peacefully on the afternoon of June 18, 2020 at his Dallas home. He was in the loving embrace of his family when he departed. Bob was born on November 24, 1941 in Jacksonville, Texas, Tomato Capitol of the World and childhood home. Jacksonville was near to his heart as were his high school classmates with whom he recently celebrated his 60th reunion. Bob was often a passionate organizer of this annual tradition and took immense pleasure in reuniting with his graduating class, remembering fondly the innocent and joyous days of youth they shared. Graduating college in 1963, Bob attained a bachelor's degree in Economics from Rice University whereupon he was recruited by IBM and subsequently enjoyed lengthy career in the computer industry, helping to pave the way for a revolution in personal and commercial computing that shaped our modern world. Following his retirement in 2000, he became a substitute teacher at Hillcrest High School in Dallas and was honored to work alongside a plethora of talented and dedicated educators. Bob was gifted with an inimitable spark of life and carried an inexhaustible love for the world and its people. There was nothing in this world so mundane that his touch would not make it magical. He was adored and respected by all who knew him. No part of him will be unmissed; his laughter, his wisdom, his loyalty, his courage, not even his puns. The world is a richer and more beautiful place for having been touched by his spirit. As we bid him farewell on his journey, through prayer let him know that our hearts are open, there is a seat at our table, and a loving embrace waiting with those of us he touched and in whom he lives on. Bob was preceded in death by his mother and father, Alice Eloise Adams Lewis, John Telephus Lewis and his brother, John Timothy Lewis. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Mary Z. Locke Lewis, three fine sons Col. John Robert Lewis, Evan Carlton Lewis, Thomas Edward Lewis, his daughter, Mary Jennifer Lewis, two grandchildren, Katherine Lewis and John V. Lewis, sister-in-law Molly Pearson Lewis and nieces Kelly Elizabeth Lewis, Teresa Lynn McCaskill, Penny JoAnn Boler and nephew Michael Dean Boler. *Bob was a lover of dogs and invested considerable effort, time and passion into canine rescue. A donation in his name can be made to Dachshund Lovers of Texas Rescue at the provided link.