Theodis Preston Lewis

Honorable Judge Theodis Preston Lewis departed this life at his

home in Chatham, Illinois February 17, 2025.  He was born in Little 

Rock, Arkansas and was the third of eight children.  He graduated from

Horace Mann High School in 1966, and received a degree in l970 from

Illinois Institute of Technology, and from the law school at the University of 

Illinois.  In l974, he begin his legal career as an assistant Attorney General

for the State of Illinois and made many moves in the legal field, and was  

appointed in 1991 to the Seventh Judicial Circuit of Illinois as its first

Black Judge. He believe in using the bench to give opportunities for people

to grow and change. 

After making a profession of faith in Jesus Christ as a child, Theodis

remained deeply religious all his life. 

Theodis is survived by his wife of 53 years, Judy Lewis, his four children,

Ayanna, Preston (Moc), Dara, and Jori Lewis (Gerard Gabayen); his two

grandchildren, Kristina and McKenzie Drake; as  well as his siblings,

Myrle Lewis Mclvor of Altanta, Georgia, Dr. Beverly Lewis of Williamston, North

Carolina,  Kenneth (Yolanda) Lewis of North Little Rock, Arkansas,  Uncle,

William T. (Ira Jean) Lewis of Scott, Arkansas, one aunt, Lorene (Bill) Gladney of

Little Rock, Arkansas, a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Angelo Charles Lewis, and Melvin Lewis.

Viewing only on Sunday, February 23, 2025 4-7 p.m.

Enstrusted to:  Ruby Funeral Services & Crematories)

                          1520 East Washington Street, Springfield, IL 62703

Funeral Services, 10:00 a. Fum., Pawnee Assembly of God Church

INTERMENT:   11:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Arkansas Memorial Gardens

8507 AR-161- North Little Rock, AR 72117

Committal Services:   The "Legacy" Hubble Funeral Home

"Serving You With Professional Services Since 1900",

www.hubblefuneralhome.com

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