Dennis Lester Lewis, 77, of Sweet Home passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024. He was born on April 24, 1947 to Leroy and Melita (Boeckel) Lewis in Sweet Home, Oregon.

Dennis was born and raised in Sweet Home. He worked for Willamette Industries for 28 years. He founded and pastored Victory Faith Fellowship Church in Foster for 35 years. He and his wife Carol were also foster parents for about 15 years, providing a home and family to many children. 

He loved spending time with his family, teaching and preaching God’s
Word. Dennis was an honorable man, faithful husband, dedicated father. He had a servants heart, always ministering to others and ready to help where his many skills were needed. Dennis also enjoyed working on cars.

Dennis is survived by his wife Carol (Calhoon) Lewis of Sweet Home; his children: Tony Lewis of Sweet Home, Rebecca Taylor of Tangent, Tiffany Troite of Sweet Home, Zachary Lewis of Sweet Home, Jeff Anderson of Canby, Andy Free of Columbia Falls, MT, Julie Volkers of Lebanon,Tiffany Horn of Polson, MT, Phillipe Lewis of Buffalo, NY; 20 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Thomas Lewis; sisters: Myrtle Golly and Irene Parker.

Denny’s family is confident that the first words he heard in Heaven were, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” (Matthew 25:23)

A combined Celebration of Life for Carol and Dennis will be 4 pm Saturday, September 28th at the Community Chapel. They will be placed together in Lewis Cemetery. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. www.sweethomefuneral.com