James M. Lewis

James M. Lewis
Member of the Tennessee Senate from the 13th district
In office 1986–1990
South Pittsburg Fire and Police Commissioner
In office 1972–1979
Personal details
Born	James Morgan Lewis Jr. (1943-09-19)September 19, 1943 Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.
Died	June 1, 2022(2022-06-01) (aged 78) South Pittsburg, Tennessee, U.S.
Spouse	Stephanie Maughan Lewis
Children	5
Parent(s)	James Morgan Lewis Sr. Margaret Anderson Lewis
Residence(s)	South Pittsburg, Tennessee, U.S.
Alma mater	South Pittsburg High School University of Tennessee Samford University
Profession	Politician, pharmacist

James Morgan Lewis Jr. (September 19, 1943 – June 1, 2022) was an American politician and pharmacist who served in the Tennessee Senate, representing the 13th legislative district of Tennessee from 1986 to 1990.

Early life and education

Lewis was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on September 19, 1943, to James Morgan Lewis Sr. and Margaret Anderson Lewis. He grew up in South Pittsburg, Tennessee.

Lewis graduated from South Pittsburg High School, the University of Tennessee, and Samford University.

Career

Lewis served as South Pittsburg Fire and Police Commissioner from 1972 to 1979.

Lewis served two terms in the Tennessee Senate, representing the 13th legislative district of Tennessee from 1986 to 1990.

Outside of the Tennessee General Assembly, Lewis practiced pharmacy for more than 50 years, serving as chief executive officer of Lewis Pharmaceutical Information, Inc.

Personal life and death

Lewis was married to Stephanie Maughan Lewis, with whom he had five sons, one of whom preceded him in death as an infant. He resided in South Pittsburg, Tennessee.

Lewis died at the age of 78 in South Pittsburg in the early hours of June 1, 2022.