John William Lewis, affectionately called "Junior", entered this life of January 17, 1931 and was called home on December 21, 2011, following a lengthy illness. Born in Montgomery, WV, John was the second child of the late John B. and Mary Anna Smith Lewis. At an early age of the family relocated to Maryland, settling in the Cherry Hill community and later Baltimore City. Johnnie was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System. John married Betty Stone and from this union, they were blessed with a son Steven William, whom he loved dearly. He later married Jacqueline Barnes, who preceded him in death. As a young man, John delivered medication throughout the community for Caplan's Drug Store. John realized one of his passions, when Dr. Caplan assisted him with purchasing his first motorcycle, a Harley-Davidson. John was known for riding his "hog" throughout the neighborhood, revving the engine loudly. John began his career with Armco steel, and later received his professional commercal driver's license. He then worked for Davidson Transfer for over twenty-eight years, where he was employed until they discontinued the operations. Still in the prime of life, he traveled daily to Washington, DC, driving for the DC Public Schools, where he retired. Known as a jazz aficionado, regularly traveling the Baltimore and Washington, DC jazz circuit, John acquired an extensive jazz record collection, which he proudly displayed an enjoyed for countless hours at home. As a member of first Corinthian Baptist Church, he faithfully attended until his health prevented. For over fifty years, he was a dedicated member of the first black Fraternity, the Prince Hall Masons. He and his father were members of William F. Taylor Lodge #57 for many years. Then when his son became a Mason, he followed Steven enterprise Lodge #3, where they both held the esteemed title of Past Master. also, with Steven, he went on to received his 33 Degree and became members of the Ancient Arabic Egyptian Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. He truly loved Masonry and going to meetings, working with the Brothers and talking to young people. He was most proud when his grandson, Steven Jr. was made a Mason. John leaves to cherish his memory; his son, Steven Sr. and daughter-in-law, Dorsetta; twin grandaughters, Shannon and Stephanie; grandson Steven Jr.; sister Mary Lewis Hurtt; niece, Tracy Hurtt Gore and her husband, Tyrone; nephew, Shawn Hurtt and and his wife, Lisa; aunt, Evelyn Smith; and a host of cousins, friends and Prince Hall Fraternity. Last, but not least, his best friend, Betty Stone Sims.