Lewis Lindsey,

LINDSEY, Mr. Lewis T. - Age 66, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2005 at his residence. Family hour 1PM Friday March 25, 2005 at El-Bethel Evangelistic Baptist Church G-5171 N. Saginaw St., with funeral service commencing immediately 1:30PM. Pastor Danyiel Griffin officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery 3415 E. Hill Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 1PM Friday. Mr. Lindsey now lies in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 12noon-8PM today. Mr. Lewis Talvin "Lewis T." Lindsey, Sr. was born November 7, 1938 in Marked Tree, Arkansas, the son of Mr. & Mrs. Charlie and Mary Bell (Brownlee) Lindsey. He attended Tyronza High School in Tyronza, AR. Lewis was employed at Delphi Automotive System for 33 years, retiring in 2001. He was a loyal member of UAW Local Union 659. Lewis had strong Christian beliefs. He was a devoted husband to Tonya Lindsey for 20 years and a beloved father, who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Lewis also enjoyed relaxing to the soothing sounds of blues and gospel. He had a love for basketball (Pistons), football, baseball and card games. Mr. Lewis "Lewis T." Lindsey, Sr. leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Tonya M. Lindsey of Grand Blanc, MI; 2 daughters, Antoinette James of Lansing, MI and Tinisha Teosha Lindsey; son, Lewis Talvin Lindsey, Jr., both of Grand Blanc, MI; 2 grandchildren, Angelique Robinson of Milwaukee, WI and Antwon James of Lansing, MI; 2 brothers, Henry (Nina) Lindsey and Johnnie Lindsey; aunt, Alberta L. Simmons of Chicago, IL; sisters-in-law, Tawana (Henry "Hank" III) Clark of Grand Blanc, MI, Shareen Lorick of Flint, MI and Bobbie Jean Lindsey of Michigan City, IN; and brothers-in-law, John Guy of Michigan City, IN, and Dewey M. Lorick, Jr. of Lapeer; a host of nieces, nephews, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends including special friend, Spurgon "Buddy" Coleman. Mr. Lindsey was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Mary Bell Lindsey; sister, Charlie May Guy; and 2 brothers, Lee Oscar Lindsey and Joe Willie Lindsey. The family would like to express special thanks to Pastor Danyiel Griffin and the El Bethel Evangelistic Missionary Baptist Church family, Pastor Morris A. Collins, Sr. and the Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church family, and Northridge Academy Staff.

Lewis Lindsey,

November 7, 1938 - March 17, 2005