John Michael Lewis, 67, of Owensboro departed this life on Tuesday, November 05, 2019 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born to the late John and Pearl Lewis, he also was preceded in death by one brother, Jerry Lewis. He was a steel factory worker for many years. Michael loved to barbecue, go fishing and work as a bell ringer for the Salvation Army during the Christmas season. He leaves to mourn his loss and cherish his memories, his companion, Angela Phipps; two sons, Johnathan Quintez McRath and Richard Michael McRath; two daughters, Lorraine (David) Sturgeon and Sharmeeka McRath and companion Brittney Hanley; three god-children, Tyechia (Jeremy) Peay, Angie Walls and Josh Phipps; 19 grandchildren; three nieces, Laquita (Wesley) Swaney, Anita Johnson and Heather (Anthony) Owen-Rankin; one aunt, Mrs. Ruby T. McFarland and several cousins and friends. Memorial contributions may be made online at https://everloved.com/life-of/john-michael-lewis or any EFTCU to the "Memorial Fund" (It is under the account name Lorraine Sturgeon).