Donald Wilson Lewis
Donald Wilson Lewis, 90, passed away on December 28, 2024 in League City, Tx. He was born on June 17, 1934 in Cincinnati, Oh to Wilson and Mildred Lewis. Don is survived by his wife, Sheila Self; daughters Shelby (Nikolay) Gergov, Camyll Pope and Adelaide Pope; son, Gavin (Erin) Lewis; grandchildren, Landon and Wilson Lewis, Maison and Elias Peters, Anderson, Bennett and Summer Gergov and Preston Pope.
When his nation called he answered by joining the Army in 1959. He earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering at University of Cincinnati and a Masters degree in MS Aeronautical Engineering at Southern Methodist University. He Started working at NASA in 1963. He worked Flight Crew Support and then MOD Flight Planning and Procedures (Gemini and Apollo programs). He opened Kingwood Travel in 1978. He retired after 42 years of Civil Service, in February 2001. He was active in Nassau Bay youth sports – soccer and softball, enjoyed sports, traveling, reading, training dogs/attending dog shows and spending time with his grandkids.
A memorial will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 11am at Crowder Funeral Home – Webster, 111 E. Medical Center Blvd, Webster, TX 77598, followed by a graveside service at Forest Park East – 21620 Gulf Fwy, Webster, TX 77598. Pallbearers will be Maison Peters, Elias Peters, Preston Pope, Raleigh Trotter and Paul Hamrick
In lieu of flowers those wishing to make a memorial donation in Don’s memory may do so to City of Nassau Bay Animal Shelter – 1800 Space Park Dr. #200, Nassau Bay, TX 77058
Don was a wonderful brilliant man with a great sense of humor. He took great care of my friend Sheila and their families. They loved to travel, and he loved his animals and his grandkids. We will miss Don.
Honored to have known DON SELF a gentle man, with a great , wit sense of humor , love of his wife, children & grandchildren. Most importantly he knew JESUS as his SAVIOR ~ & because of that Personal Faith he is now Resting in the living arms of JESUS. So much FUN as a group of us went on sailing cruises together, & equally enjoyed relaxing visits together. Though he WILL be missed there will be a ” NO MORE SEE YA LATER” for those who have trusted in Jesus at our ETERNAL REUNION in HEAVEN. Until then, take your rest Don. Let us carry on his legacy in his LOVE for Family & Friends , always ready to share a Smile & kind words for his fellow man.