Jonathan William King Lewis

Jonathan William King Lewis (“Jon Boy”) was born to Kathy Shropshire and Johnny Lewis on February 26, 1980 in Dallas, Texas. After graduating from high school in Kopperl, he worked in construction, and he also spent several years as a material parts handler at L3 in Waco, Texas. Most recently, he worked as a heavy machinery operator for McLennan County where he quickly formed close relationships with his co-workers. He looked forward to going to work every day because he enjoyed his time spent with a special group of men. Jon married the love of his life, Meaghan, on July 18, 2009. Jon leaves behind two siblings, his sister, Magean Robinson and her husband, Tim, as well as his brother, Josh Lewis and his fiancé, Christy Weeks, and his children, Isabella and Tony. Jon looked forward to spending time with Magean and Tim’s children, Cooper, Carson, Callie, Canyon, and Connor in Oklahoma. Jon also shared a close bond and special memories with his cousin, Holly Willenborg, and her husband, Troy, as well as their daughters, Katie and Karley. Meaghan’s parents, Binky and David “Big D” Neal, as well as her sisters, Delaney Woodell and Kaitlin Killgore and her husband Clint and their children, Allie and Maggie, shared a very special relationship with Jon. Meaghan’s father, Kenneth Woodell, and her grandmother, Norma Woodell are also left behind to cherish memories with Jon. Jon was also part of a special group of friends known as the Sunday Supper Club; Jon will forever have a place at their table and in their hearts.

 Most importantly, Jon was a husband who deeply loved his wife of fifteen years and was so proud of his kids. Jon beamed every time Meaghan walked into the room. Through the example Jon set in the way he loved and cared for Meaghan; his children, Nolan and Reihan, have learned what it means to love and serve within a marriage. He taught them the importance of faith, fellowship, and putting Jesus first. Even when he was fighting an incredibly difficult battle with cancer and dealing with physical pain, he made it a priority to be with his family at church. In Jon’s last few days this side of Heaven, he repeatedly reminded those around him to speak words of love and encouragement to each other. He took every opportunity he had to tell Meaghan, Nolan, and Reihan how much he loves them. And they did the same. Jon was a faithful child of God who knew without a doubt where his eternal home would be. Someday, we’ll be in Heaven and get to meet all of the people who are there because their paths crossed the path of Jon Lewis. Jon impacted lives not just with words but in the way he lived his life. He modeled humility, hard work, sincerity , and a devotion to the things in life that really matter. We can honor Jon and his family by striving to do the same.

 Jon’s life will be celebrated on Saturday, September 14 at 10:00 AM at Meadowbrook Baptist Church in Waco, Texas. Cary Killough will officiate. Jon and Meaghan want this to be a time to celebrate Jon’s life and their family as well as time to share their faith. We also want this to be an opportunity for Meaghan, Nolan, and Reihan to see how many lives have been impacted by their precious family and to see the commitment of friends, family, and a community in supporting them.

 “For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you ‘Do no fear, I will help you.’”

Isaiah 41:13

Please deliver flowers to Meadowbrook Baptist Church.