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Jerry Nolan
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November 19, 2018

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Jerry Nolan Lewis, 83, of Waco, Texas passed away Monday November 19, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Saturday, November 24, 2018 at OakCrest Funeral Home, with Dr. Rex Bland officiating. Burial will be at 2:00 pm at Wortham Cemetery, Wortham, Texas. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 pm Friday November 23, 2018 at OakCrest Funeral Home.

Jerry was born in Mexia and spent his childhood in Tehuacana, Texas. He moved to Waco when he was 11 years old. He attended Waco High School where he played football and baseball. After graduating he went to SMU in Dallas and was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. He graduated with a degree in Industrial Engineering.

Jerry worked in Dallas before moving to Houston where he studied law at The University of Houston. He worked at S&H Green Stamps before opening Jerry Lewis Antiques on Washington Ave. Later he moved to Bellville where he started Jerry Lewis Glass Works. His stained glass and beveled glass work can be found in the old Arthur Andersen building in Houston, the Driskill Hotel in Austin and the Grand Ole Opry Hotel in Nashville, TN. Later, he retired to Waco where he met Wanda McMahon who was his loving faithful companion. They enjoyed dancing each Saturday and trips to Bossier. He was a prolific gardener and loved feeding birds.

Mr. Lewis is preceded in death by his parents and infant brother.

He is survived by his daughter, Mary Robin Ullrich and husband, Scot and their children; Lauren, Erin, Catherine, and Austin of Katy, Texas and son, John Stephen Lewis and wife, Bridget and their children; Jack, Sam and Charlie of Houston, Texas; and his loving and faithful companion, Wanda McMahon.



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Visitation

When Friday, November 23rd, 2018 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location
OakCrest Funeral Home
Address
4520 Bosque Boulevard
Waco, TX 76710
Location Information
Located directly across the street from the Heart of Texas Fair Grounds

Service Information

When
Saturday, November 24th, 2018 10:00am
Location
OakCrest Funeral Home
Address
4520 Bosque Boulevard
Waco, TX 76710
Location Information
Located directly across the street from the Heart of Texas Fair Grounds

Interment Information

Location
Wortham Bend Cemetery
Address
China Spring, TX
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