Dale W. Lewis

Dale Wayne Lewis, 78, of Muskogee, Oklahoma was welcomed into his Heavenly eternal home on Monday, December 11, 2023. He was born December 8, 1945 in Onapa, Oklahoma to Zearl and Violet Hetler Lewis. He attended public school and graduated from Checotah High School with the class of 1964. He furthered his education at Oklahoma University in Norman and Connors State College in Warner. Dale proudly entered the military on August 18, 1966 as a member of the United States Army. He served in combat during the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1969. He received an honorable discharge on March 22, 1969. He married the love of his life, Alice Louise Little on January 28, 1977 in Dallas, Texas. They shared many years of life, marriage and memories together; this coming year would have been 47 years of marriage. Dale felt a calling to the ministry and obtained his license in 1984. He was ordained in 1986. He attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary from 1986 to 1989 also serving as the pastor at Brushy Mountain Baptist Church during this time. He did pulpit supply and revivals across the state, in Inola, Blanchard, Onapa, Keefeton, First Baptist Church in Muskogee, First Indian Baptist Church. In addition, he officiated at many weddings and funerals during these years. Later he became a member of the First Baptist Church in Muskogee where he faithfully attended and served. Dale owned his own insurance business, Dale Lewis and Associates, from 1978 to 1999, when he retired due to a military service disability. He held the professional designations of Registered Health Underwriters and a fellowship as a life underwriter. He was a member of the National Rifle Association, a board member and past chairman for the Gospel Rescue Mission, and a founding member of the Muskogee Bowhunters Association. Dale’s hobbies included hunting, fishing, watching westerns and being a beekeeper. His passing will leave a void in the lives of all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his father, Zearl Lewis; mother, Violet Lewis Ramey; brothers, Carlus Lewis, Edwin “Sonny” Lewis, and Charles Lewis. Dale is survived by his loving wife, Alice of the home; children, Rainy Lewis Garner and husband Aaron of Hulbert, Allyssa Toyebo and husband Steven, Kayley Lewis, Joel Lewis and wife Jenna, Lacey Wolfleg and husband Brandon, all of Muskogee; grandchildren, Breahna Garner, Abigail Garner, Paisley Rose Toyebo, Kellan Toyebo, Jensen Toyebo, Callum “Ellis” Lewis, Micah Lewis, Malakai Lewis, Aubree Hubbard, Ashlynn Hubbard, Everleigh Wolfleg, Scarlette Wolfleg, and Adaline Wolfleg; brother, Billy Ray Lewis of Midwest City; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. A celebration of Dale’s life will be at 12:30PM, Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at the Muskogee First Baptist Church Chapel with Pastor Kevin Chartney and Chaplain Mitch Fincher officiating. Interment will follow at 2:30PM at Fort Gibson National Cemetery with military honors being presented. Pallbearers will be Joel Lewis, Aaron Garner, Steven Toyebo, Tim Davis, Brandon Wolfleg, and Ann Davis. Honorary pallbearers will be Marvin Stepp, Gary Smith, Keith Lewis, Ron Bowen, Richard “Rick” Donnelly, and Mike Carter.

Dale W. Lewis

December 8, 1945 - December 11, 2023