Lewis, Jamie (James Raymond) 1966-2018

LEWIS, RENFRO, COOPER

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Date: 7/13/2021 at 21:35:33

Jamie Lewis
January 13, 1966 - August 21, 2018

Visitation 25 Saturday
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Colfax Historical Society
1720 Hwy 117 S
Colfax, Iowa 50054

Jamie Lewis (James Raymond), age 52 of Colfax, passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, Iowa. Visitation with be held on Saturday, August 25 from 1:00 to 3:00 at The Colfax Historical Society. Feel free to stay after for the Celebration of Jamie's Life with his family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Colfax-Mingo Youth Sports Organization, Colfax-Mingo Little League or Mercy Hospice. Condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes

Jamie was the son of Russell and Karen (Renfro) Lewis, He was born on January, 13 1966 in Mesa, Arizona. He graduated from Colfax High School in Colfax, Iowa in 1984? He is also a graduate of DMACC with a degree in Commercial Horticulture. On August 29, 1992, he was united in marriage to Michelle L. Cooper in Colfax. He worked at Bridgestone/Firestone, Maytag/Whirlpool and most recently at Des Moines Water Works. He was active in the union at each of these places. Jamie loved being outdoors and was an avid, hunter and fisherman. Throughout the years he coached various baseball and basketball teams. He loved sharing his passion for sports with his children, as well as, other children in the community.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Michelle; his children, Jessica of Des Moines; Jade of Mitchellville; Alex and Deklan both of Colfax; two grandsons, Brock and Aidan Lewis both of Farrar; two brothers, Jeff (Leona) Lewis of Baxter, Justin Lewis of Newton, as well as, several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceding him in death were his parents and grandparents. ~ The Coburn Funeral Home, Colfax, Iowa 21 Aug 2018.