Alexander Mark Lewis was born in Topeka , Kansas on February 23, 1963, and passed away on December 19, 2023, at the age of sixty. He was the thirteenth child and sixth son born to the late Loran Carl Lewis Sr. and Lois Gwendolyn Riley Lewis Sr. Family members often joked with him because he was their largest child at birth – weighing 14lbs. He proudly embraced this and hailed it as a badge of honor.

During his childhood, he enjoyed playing little league sports, including football, basketball, and baseball. He preferred baseball over the other two. Even at a youthful age, avid baseball goers noticed his exceptional pitching ability. Throughout his secondary education, he continued to play baseball and basketball until he graduated from Highland Park high school, Topeka, Kansas, in 1981. Following high school, he was recruited by Highland Community College in Highland, Kansas where he played basketball and baseball for two seasons. He also was presented the opportunity to play semi-professional baseball. In addition to his athletic prowess, he bragged about being a bass guitarist.

As a child, he always had a set of GI Joe military toys. Therefore, it was not a surprise when he enlisted in the US Air Force in 1984. During his enlistment, he completed a tour in Frankfurt, Germany. He received an honorary discharge and received veteran benefits until his death.

Alex inherited his father’s skills in construction and home improvements and worked as an independent contractor. He referred to himself as “God’s Handyman.” He also volunteered for numerous years at the Boys and Girls Club of Topeka where he mentored and taught the children sportsmanship and leadership skills.

He accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at a noticeably early age and continued to love and respect God and others throughout his adulthood. He attended the Church of God Fellowship, Topeka, Kansas. He was a gentle soul, had a kind heart, was a giver, loved his parents, siblings, nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Alex was married twice which ended in divorce; however, he cherished his fatherhood to three bonus daughters.

He remained well connected to his childhood friends, Mark Wilson, and John Williams, and worked with the children ministry at the Wabash Avenue Church of God in Kansas City, Missouri. Oftentimes, he generously offered his home to individuals in transition, and he genuinely cared about the plight of others even when he was experiencing challenges.

Alex was fondly loved by his parents and deceased siblings Loretta Wall (Arthur), Lois Thompson (James, living), Leitha Bailey, Lydia Smith, Altha Austin, Jeffrey Lewis, and Lee Lewis. He is treasured and missed by his other siblings, Loran C. Lewis, Jr., Lesley Lewis, John Lewis (Debra), James Lewis (Rae), Clifton Lewis (LaTonya), and Zelma Jones, his paternal aunt and uncle Irma Scroggins and Elwyn “Bobby” Lewis, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.