Obituary of Thomas Jerry Lewis

Thomas J. “Bug Eyes” Lewis, age 82, of Pikeville, TN died Thursday, July 22, 2021. He served in the United States Air Force and the United States Army 82nd Air Borne. He retired from TVA and was a member of IBEW 175 (846). He was also a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jud and Mae Lewis; and sisters, Pat Cook and Peggy Johnson. He is survived by his long-term special friend, Norma Jean Smith; sons, Eugene E. Henderson and Stephen G. (Teresa) Henderson; daughter, Kimberly A. Sherman; grandsons, Thomas J. Henderson, Tyler S. Henderson, and Joshua E. Henderson; granddaughter, Michelle Hatfield; great-grandson, Ares J. Henderson; sister, Faye Harmon; brothers, Lawrence “Larry” (Sue) Lewis and Claude C. (Linda) Lewis. Funeral services will be Sunday, July 25, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. CDT in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Johnson-Lewis Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at reedfamilyfh.com. Arrangements are by Putnam-Reed Funeral Home, 1171 Main Street, Pikeville, TN. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 25, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CDT. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bledsoe Co. Veteran’s Park, Bledsoe Co. Honor Guard or the Local VFW 5033.