William "Bill" Rountree Lewis

June 17, 2018

CLAXTON: This obituary was authored by William “Bill” Rountree Lewis, Jr., who passed away June 17, 2018. Bill was a proud descendant of the Georgia Saltzburger Society Pioneer, New Ebenezer Family of 1734. The sole child of William Rountree Lewis, Sr. (Swainsboro) and Evelyn Poncet Zetterower (Statesboro), and was born at Emory University Hospital, Decatur, GA. He grew up in the communities of Statesboro and Albany, GA. He received his education from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Tifton, GA and the University of Georgia Albany and Athens. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and Georgia National Guard being discharged honorably with the rank of E-5. During his life, Bill participated in numerous civic organizations and always active in youth development skills. A staunch believer of the U.S. Republic and most proud of his membership in the Republican Senatorial Inner Circle and the structure of the American Family Unit. He inherited a passion for educational reading and studied many subjects. He loved outdoor activity; camping, Aviation, motorcycles, sailing, hunting, fishing and shooting sports. SURVIVORS: his caring wife, Barbara Athene Mock, step-sons; Danny Mock, Kelvin Mock (Kristy), step-daughter; Jeannie Irwin (Mark), step-grandchildren; Lauren Mitchell (Elliott), Lindsey Wright (Walter), Austin and Allie Mock, and numerous step-great grands. VISITATION: Tuesday, June 19, 2018, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00p.m. at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home. FUNERAL: Wednesday, June 20, 2018, 11:00 a.m. at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel. BURIAL: Farmdale Baptist Church Cemetery, 1300 Farmdale Road, Sylvania, GA 30467 REMEMBRANCE: Claxton Progressive Baptist Church, P.O. Box 571, Claxton, GA. 30417. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home in charge of arrangements “Our Family Serving Your Family” “Since 1917” (912) 739-3338 www.nesmithfuneralhome.com