James M. Lewis

James Morgan Lewis Jr. (September 19, 1943 – June 1, 2022) was an American politician and pharmacist who served in the Tennessee Senate, representing the 13th legislative district of Tennessee from 1986 to 1990.[1][2]

James M. Lewis
Member of the Tennessee Senate
from the 13th district
In office
1986–1990
Personal details
Born
James Morgan Lewis Jr.

(1943-09-19)September 19, 1943
Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedJune 1, 2022(2022-06-01) (aged 78)
South Pittsburg, Tennessee, U.S.
SpouseStephanie Maughan Lewis
Children5
Parent(s)James Morgan Lewis Sr.
Margaret Anderson Lewis
Residence(s)South Pittsburg, Tennessee, U.S.
Alma materSouth Pittsburg High School
University of Tennessee
Samford University
ProfessionPolitician, pharmacist

Early life and education

Lewis was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on September 19, 1943 to James Morgan Lewis Sr. and Margaret Anderson Lewis. He grew up in South Pittsburg, Tennessee.

Lewis graduated from South Pittsburg High School, the University of Tennessee, and Samford University.

Career

Lewis served as South Pittsburg Fire and Police Commissioner from 1972 to 1979.

Lewis served two terms in the Tennessee Senate, representing the 13th legislative district of Tennessee from 1986 to 1990.

Outside of the Tennessee General Assembly, Lewis practiced pharmacy for more than 50 years, serving as chief executive officer of Lewis Pharmaceutical Information, Inc.

Personal life and death

Lewis was married to Stephanie Maughan Lewis, with whom he had five sons, one of whom preceded him in death as an infant. He resided in South Pittsburg, Tennessee.

Lewis died at the age of 78 in the early hours of June 1, 2022.

References
  1. "Lewis, James "Jim" M., Jr". The Chattanoogan. June 1, 2022. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
  2. "Jim Lewis". Rogers Funeral Home. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
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