Clarksville, TN – A Celebration of Life service for 1SG Henry Lewis, ARMY (Ret), age 81, of Clarksville, TN, will be Friday. October 3rd, 2025 at 12:00pm at Sykes Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West where full military honors will be rendered. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 from 4:00pm until 7:00pm and again on Friday from 11:00am until the hour of service.
Henry was born on March 29th, 1944, in Inkster, MI, to Willie Lewis Sr. and Beulah Green. He passed away on September 26th, 2025. Henry retired from the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran, earning three campaign stars and was honored with both a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star, as well as the National Defense Medal. He was a coin collector, loved cars, and watching movies. Henry also enjoyed playing the lottery, especially scratch-off tickets, but above all else, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
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In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Betty Black and brother, Tommie Lewis. Henry is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Nortrud Remesch Lewis; sons, Terrance (Johna) Lewis and Thomas (Isabel) Lewis; and grandchildren: Kayla, Maxwell, Sidney, Henry (Makayla), and Aidan, siblings, Mae McCaster, Willie (Valinda) Lewis, Jr., and Shirley Beck, and sister-in-law, Annie Lewis
Please visit Henry’s online guestbook at www.sykesfuneralhome.com and share a memory with the family.
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The caring and experienced professionals at Sykes Funeral Home and Crematory are here to support you through this difficult time. We offer a range of personalized services tailored to your family’s specific needs and preferences. You can rely on us to help you plan a personal and lasting tribute to your loved one. We will carefully guide you through the many decisions that must be made during this challenging time.
You are welcome to call us at any time, any day of the week, for immediate assistance. Or, visit our funeral home in person at your convenience. We also provide a wealth of information on our website, allowing you to learn more from the comfort of your own home.
Sykes Funeral Home is Middle Tennessee’s exclusive provider of Veterans Funeral Care. As members of this network, we deliver world-class service to former and current members of the U.S. military and their families. All package prices for this program can be found at the links above. Whether you choose a National Cemetery, burial at sea, or even a private cemetery, we guarantee that military honors will be conducted appropriately.
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