Shelby Carlton "Carl" Lewis Jr

February 24, 1941 - February 17, 2021

Shelby Carlton Lewis Jr (Carl), age 79, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on February 17, 2021. Carl was born in Coffee County, Alabama on February 24, 1941. Previous years he lived in Bay Minette, Alabama along with his wife and three daughters. He retired from International Paper of 35 years. He served in the Army and National Guard for over 20 years. He was married to Violet Lewis, for 58 years and they resided in Robertsdale, Alabama. He was a loving father to his three daughters, Cheryl, Anita, and Wendy. He was a strong Christian man. He loved cooking, being outdoors with his dogs, and talking about his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and the military service. In his earlier years, he enjoyed fishing, shrimping, camping, and spending time with his family. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Shelby Lewis Sr and Maurine Lewis, and one brother, Bobby Lewis. He is survived by his wife, Violet Lewis, daughters, Cheryl (Kenny) Parker, Anita (Stoney) Milstead, Wendy Driskell, and Mariah Cooper (a.k.a 4th daughter), his grandchildren, Chasity (Craig) Wilson, Brittany (Joshua) Salter, Jennifer (Randall) Hulbert, Kenny (Tiffany) Parker, Shane (Candace) Milstead, Timothy (Christine) Milstead, Josh Driskell, and Mariah Cooper, his great grandchildren, Lane Wilson, Clay Wilson, Seth Hulbert, Brooklyn Hulbert, Addilyn Salter, Beau Salter, Lane Milstead, Mason Milstead, Zander Milstead, Nevaeh Milstead, and Anna Milstead, and one brother, Albie Lewis. The family would like to thank South Baldwin Hospital and the Kindred Hospice nurses for the great care and loving attention. He will forever be missed.