87S20858 CW-D
By: Spiller H.R. No. 67
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends were deeply saddened by the
passing of Gregory Alan Lewis of Jacksboro on August 9, 2021, at the
age of 54; and
WHEREAS, The son of Elzie and Lenora Lewis, Greg Lewis was
born on September 20, 1966, in Jacksboro, and he grew up in a loving
Christian home with three siblings, Gevern, Lynette, and Laurie;
while in elementary school, he began mowing lawns in the
afternoons, developing a strong work ethic; he graduated from
Jacksboro High School in 1985 and went on to earn a bachelor's
degree from Tarleton State University four years later; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lewis enjoyed a fulfilling career as the owner
of GAL Horticulture Services, where he pursued his passion for
transforming properties through landscape design; an avid
outdoorsman, he also found pleasure in hunting, fishing, working
with cattle, and taking in the beauty of sunrises and sunsets; and
WHEREAS, On July 25, 1992, Mr. Lewis exchanged wedding vows
with the love of his life, the former Jenilynn Barefield, with whom
he shared nearly three decades of marriage; he was the devoted
father of a son, Landon, and he especially treasured time spent with
his family; a valued congregant of the First Baptist Church of
Jacksboro, he served as a deacon, a Sunday school teacher, and a
youth sponsor, and he was involved with numerous church ministries
and community initiatives; and
WHEREAS, Although Greg Lewis is greatly missed, memories of
his strength of character, his abiding faith, and his dedication to
his loved ones remain to comfort and inspire those he leaves behind;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Gregory Alan Lewis and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of
his family: to his wife, Jenilynn Lewis; to his son, Landon Lewis;
to his siblings, Gevern Lewis and his wife, Ronda, Lynette Shelton
and her husband, Ricky, and Laurie Plaster; and to his many other
relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Greg Lewis.