Frances Frank Lewis,

WESLACO - Francis Frank Lewis Jr., 70, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 18th, 2017. He was born on September 18th, 1947 in Pensicola, Florida to Francis Sr. and Georgia Mae Lewis. He and his brother grew up in Florida, but relocated to Weslaco as teenagers where Francis graduated high school. Shortly after graduating, Francis joined the U.S. Air Force. After serving his time, he returned to Weslaco and became a volunteer fire fighter. He was dedicated to fire fighting and decided to make a career out of it by becoming a professional fire fighter. He served the Weslaco community for over twenty five years.

He married his sweetheart, Joyce, in 1985 and together they raised her son, Robert. Francis loved anything to do with the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and loved to fish of the coast. His favorite past time was spending time at the ranch. He dedicated 19 years as a ranch foreman for El Puerto Ranch in Hebbronville. Francis also worked part-time as a communications officer for the Texas DPS.

Francis is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Joyce, his sons, James Lewis of Harlingen, TX, Robert Mumford...[more]

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(Samantha) of Bryan, TX , brother Robert Lewis (Jeanine) of Henderson, TN., and grandson Burke Mumford.

Frank will always be remembered as a dedicated fire fighter, who loved nature and his community. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.mccalebfuneralhome.com/obituary/214363/Frances-Lewis-Jr