Wilbert Ray Lewis, Sr., age 67, transitioned from earth to glory on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at Davie Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.


He was born in Rowan County on February 6, 1955 to the late Carson Lewis, Sr. and Annie Margaret Dillard Lewis. He was educated in the public school system of Davie County, North Carolina. At a young age, Ray, as he was affectionately known, attended St. John A.M.E. Zion Church. For a short length of time he worked at Funder America. Ray enjoyed fishing and playing cards. Later on in life, after watching one of his favorite movies "Rambo," he decided that Rambo would be his new nickname.


Left to cherish his memories are his children: Wilbert Ray Lewis, Jr., Raymond Lewis, Sr. (Nikita), Pamela Lewis (Marquita); stepchildren, Curtis Lewis (Shaquana) and Shavone Ravit; grandchildren: Quameak Lewis, Zymir Lewis, Lyric Lewis, Heaven Lewis, Raymond Lewis, Jr.; great-grandchildren: Kaison, Ky and Dream; siblings: Margaret Wilkes( Elliot), Geraldine Goolsby (Jerry), Carson Lewis, Jr. and Michael Lewis; two aunts, Marcella Lewis and Barbara Lewis; godsister, Pastor Nettye I. Barber; special friend, Gloria Lewis; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.