"Reflections of A Life"

The Season began for Mr. Marcus Darrell Lewis, Jr. on November 25, 1987 in Dallas, Texas at St. John Hospital. Weighing in at 7 pounds, 9 ounces, he was a "bouncing" baby boy delivered to Leaetta Sears Lewis and Marcus Lewis, Sr. His educational journey began in Dallas, Texas. The family however, would later move to Tulsa during Marcus' junior high career. It was there at Carver Middle School that his love for football, and basketball would nurture. His schooling would culminate at Tulsa Central High School, where in 2006 he helped lead the Braves to a Class 5A State Championship in basketball.

Upon graduation, he attended Tulsa Welding School, and Tulsa Community College. His employment record included TCIM and the Bus Barn. He was set to begin employment at Whirpool to proudly support his soon to be born child. The Season for the Champion, Mr. Marcus Darrell Lewis, Jr. came to a close on May 16, 2010 in Tulsa. His maternal grandfather, Sterling Owens and maternal grandmother, Rev. Doris Jean Lewis preceded him in death.

Remaining to cherish his precious memories: his mother Leatta Downing and step-father Thomas Downing, III, Orange Park, FL., father Marcus Darrell Lewis, Sr. Tulsa, OK., one sister, Maleia Lewis, Orange Park, FL., grandmother, Evelyn Jean Owens, Mounds, OK., grandfather, Earnest Joe Lewis, Beggs, OK., Godparents, Tim and Pam Thompson, Tulsa, OK., and a very dear and devoted companion, Lashonna White, along with a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Services for Mr. Marcus Darrell Lewis, Jr. will be held on Saturday May 22, 2010 at 11AM at Antioch Baptist Church in Tulsa. Friends may visit Mr. Lewis as he rests peacefully in The All Faiths Chapel on Friday from 12Noon to 7PM.