Wendell Lealand Lewis "Bobby" was born to Robert Lee "Rabbit" and Valaska Taliferro Lewis in Douglas, Arizona on September 13, 1955. He was the youngest of five boys. He fathered three children with his first two being born to Janice De Boer Hoffman and his last to Sally Hamilton. Sydney Dane was born on February 15, 1977, Brandon Robert was born on March 4, 1979 and Casey John was born on October 27, 1986. Bobby graduated from Douglas High School in 1975 and attended Arizona Western College where he played football for two year
s. He then relocated to Seattle for three years before returning to Douglas. Bobby is preceded in death by his father Robert, mother Valaska, daughter Sydney and father in law Ralph Hamilton. He leaves behind his partner of 30 years Sally L. Hamilton, his two sons Brandon Robert and Casey John Lewis, four brothers Edmond Lee "Bunny" (Lucia), Vullen Lathan "Bugsy" (Juanita), Harlan Rupert "Button" and Shannon Lamont "Buddy" Lewis, mother in law Susan Hamilton, sisters in laws Patricia Hamilton Stoetzer (Paul), Kathy Hamilton Gee (Mark) and Connie Hamilton Canfield (Mike). Bobby also leaves three grandchildren Chloe Marie, Caleb Michael and Carson Miranda, three nieces Kelly, Kristi and Mindy, three nephews Kody, Kory and Kevin along with numerous great nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation will be held beginning at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at Brown Page Mortuary Chapel with a funeral service being offered at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Larry Stewart presiding. A brief graveside service will follow at the Pirtleville Cemetery.