David Albert Lewis was born at Harlem Hospital on April 15, 1940. He was the second of four children. David was raised by his great-aunt Essie. He graduated high school as an All-American basketball player and attended the University of Buffalo on a basketball scholarship.
After his Bachelor’s Degree David earned a Master’s Degree in Education and a Master’s Degree in Administration, David taught economics, and social studies at Ossining High School for 30 years.
After retiring he taught incarcerated youth at Harlem Valley Secure Center. David served as a Councilman on the New Paltz Town Board. He was a Deacon at Ebenezer Baptist Church. He loved music, movies, the news, politics, and sports, especially tennis.
He is survived by his sister, Vernie Sheppard; his children, Chaka Wade, Solomon Lewis, and Esi Lewis; his grandchildren, James Wade, Nicole Wade, Alexandria Wade, and Clark Lewis; several nieces and nephews and eight foster children.
David was preceded by his parents; his sister, Lenora; his brother, Edward and his wife, Margaret Wade-Lewis.
In lieu of flowers make a donation to The Dr. Margaret Wade-Lewis Center for History and Culture
at MWLCenter.org and please vote.
David Lewis will have a Gathering 10:00 am-11:00 am, Friday, October 25, 2024 at The Master’s Touch
Ministries, 161 Route 208, New Paltz, NY 12561. Memorial Service 11:00 am at the church.
Professional services entrusted to Rhodes Funeral Home, 43 Fairview Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. “Committed To Being The Very Best” Call us anytime at 845-452-2894 or 845-452-6143.
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