James Julian Lewis, 84, of Jesup, Ga. passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025 under the care of Hospice of South Georgia.  The Wayne County native was a member and deacon of Jesup Primitive Baptist Church.  Julian was the last living child of Foy and Flossie Lewis and a 1959 graduate of Wayne County High School. The former National Guardsman was a retired 30-year Rayonier employee.  He also volunteered as a firefighter and assistant coach for the Wayne County Recreational Department.

His first wife, Marjorie Padgett Lewis preceded him in death along with his son, Kevin Lewis, sisters, Frances Lewis Anderson and Vida Lewis Aspinwall Moore and brothers, Vernon, Elmer, Franklin, Linton, Jerry and Herman Lewis.

Survivors are his loving wife, Carol Joyner Lewis of Jesup; daughter, Lisa (Bob) Callaway of Collins; son, Jason (Michele) Joyner of Jonesborough, Tenn.; several loved grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11 AM Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Jesup Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Keith Tillman officiating. Interment will follow in the George Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be Benjamin Callaway, Wayne Anderson, Randall Aspinwall, Vernie Lewis, Doug Lewis, Herman Lewis, Jr., Lin Lewis, Jason Joyner, Garrett Lewis and Dale Lewis.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of South Georgia, 1625 Sunset Blvd., Jesup, GA 31545.

Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup is in charge of arrangements.