Jovahnte Malik Lewis, Sr., age 25, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022, in Milwaukee, WI.

He was born in Racine on August 5, 1996, the son of Aaron Lewis and Marion Delray.

Jovahnte received his education through the Racine Unified School District and graduated from Washington Park High School in June 2015.  He furthered his education at Wayne State College in Omaha, NE.

Jovahnte was known for his infectious smile.  He loved playing basketball, rugby, and soccer.  His favorite team was the Los Angeles Lakers, and Kobe Bryant was his idol.  Jovahnte loved to travel, especially adventurous road trips.  His favorite attire were hoodies and Vans sneakers.  He was a great debater, always wanting to challenge other people's knowledge.  He was always determined to make his point.  Jovahnte was a free spirit.  Some of his departing words were, "Love You," "It gets greater later," and "Us against the World."  He loved his family and enjoyed being with them and was happiest when he was with his sons.

Jovahnte leaves to cherish his precious memories, his parents, Aaron Lewis and Marion Delray; his sons, Jovahnte Lewis, Jr., and Jaiden Lewis and their mother, Brianna Johnson; his brothers, Dantrell Lewis, Carlos Farmer, Se'Vahn Delray, Tyberious Watkins, Dorice Watkins, Gabriel Lewis; his sisters, Heavenly Griffin and Faith Griffin; his grandparents, Mary King, Jodine Delray, James Lewis, David Bleadsoe; his great grandmother, Irene King; his aunts, Venessa (Charles) Griffin and Kati (Isael) Johnson; his uncles, Ryan King and Walter Delray; his special cousins, Tashiana Flanagan, Thomas Flanagan, III, Keory Jones, Darnesha Jones, Shantavia Clark, Isaiah Dobbs, Madysen Dobbs, Niko Dobbs; as well as many more cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends.

Jovahnte was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Spencer King, Sr., J.D. Lewis, Juanita Chaney, Wally and Marian Delray; and his uncle, Paul Delray.

Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Thursday, July 7, 2022 for a visitation from 10-11 a.m.  The celebration of his life and Homegoing will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Bishop Lawrence L. Kirby officiating.

We all loved Jovahnte, but God loved him best.

Service Details

Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Thursday, July 7, 2022 for a visitation from 10-11 a.m.

The celebration of his life and Homegoing will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Bishop Lawrence L. Kirby officiating.

You may watch the service via livestream by clicking on this link at 11:00 a.m. https://youtu.be/tQvpxN3rDBg

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