Dennis Lewis, Central Businessman

CENTRAL — A native of Doyle and long-time resident of Central, Dennis Lewis passed away at his home on Hooper Road. He was the owner of Lewis’ Wrecker Services, Inc. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Eula C. Lewis of Central; daughter, (Missy) Michelle Lewis and fiancé Kevin L. Keithly; grandson John G. Knaps, all of Central; granddaughter, Jennifer M. Knaps and fiancé Joel Sicher of Richmond; great-granddaughter Elona Renae Sicher; brothers, Kenneth E. and Sylvia McKnight Lewis of Central, and Wayne Lewis of Tylertown; and numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fenton (Finnon) and Ruth Yvonne Duffy Lewis; and sister, Fay LaRue Lewis. Visitation was at Greenoaks Funeral Home on Monday.  Services were conducted by Deacon Don Ard and Ronald Erickson Sr. Interment was at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Baker. Pallbearers were Kenneth Lewis, Jr., Brannon Lewis, Sammy Salvato, Darryl Sandifer, Joel Hancock, Tony Nicosia, Joseph Nations, Sr., and Chase Huval. Honorary pallbearers were Kevin L. Keithly, John G. Knaps, Glenn A. Knaps, John Moak, René Castille, Albert Castille, Jr., Jim Coates, Dennis Rabalais. Dennis was a long-standing member of Central Area Business Association and Central Chamber of Commerce. He has been active in coordinating the Central Christmas Parade for many years. He was a member of the Central Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors, Board of Directors of the Towing and Recovery Professionals of Louisiana, and a current member of the Towing and Recovery Association of America. The American Towman Magazine recognized Dennis Lewis and Lewis’ Wrecker Service, Inc. as one of the most experienced towing companies in the country (March 1990 issue). He was featured in Towing and Recovery Footnotes “A Rambling Wreck.” He was a 2011 Inductee into the Central City Business Hall of Fame. The family would like to thank St. Joseph’s Hospice for the wonderful care given Dennis.