Lewis Hower

Lewis Hower

June 9, 1942 - August 30, 2024

Lewis Hower was born on June 9, 1942 in Cherokee, SC to Roberta Mackin and Logan Hower. He relocated to Charlotte NC at the age of 2 with his family. He departed this life after a lengthy illness at Atrium Hospital. He was preceded in death by both of his parents. Although Lewis did not have any siblings, he enjoyed spending time with his uncles and considered them to be like brothers. Lewis was educated in the Charlotte Public School System and at the age of 21, he married Gracie Mitchell. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Gracie Hower, his children Barry Eugene Hower (Danielle), Angela Holland (Leroy), Marilyn Forrest (Tony), Annette Dade (Herman), Preston Hower (of the home), Joseph Green (Meka) , Johnny Ray(Tihisha), Jeffrey Allen Walker (Linda), Drusilla Marie Jordan, Marvin Steele (Cynthia) , Marcia Harris (Richard), and Walter Barringer. He also had a special spiritual daughter Lisa Hopper who was dear to him. He also leaves behind a host of relatives and friends. Lewis attended The Good Samaritan Church where he worshiped under the leadership of the late John T. Harris and current pastor Elder Maurice Donovan. Pastor Donovan always took the time to check on Lewis while he was dealing with his illness and the church always remembered him on his birthday. He enjoyed spending time on his front porch. He loved listening to quartet music especially Willie Banks and the Messengers. His favorite song was “He would not come down from the cross” and he loved the Lord’s Prayer.  He will truly be missed by all that loved him.