Jerry Tom Lewis Sr. was born on November 11, 1943 to Mattie Lou Garrett Lewis and  Albert J. Lewis in Rockwall County. He attended  Barnes Avenue High School and completed there. Jerry enjoyed running track and playing basketball. Jerry ran the 440-yard dash relay and was point guard on the basketball team. Because of Jerry's outstanding athletic abilities, the school received numerous trophies. Some of Jerry's hobbies were hunting, playing basketball, listening to Old School music and singing.

Jerry was employed by Hanson Pipes, where he received his forklift driver certification. He was featured in the Dallas Morning News as one of the Twelve Pipers piping during the 12 Days of Christmas Texas Style. He retired from Hanson Pipes after 38 years of service.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Albert J. Lewis and Mattie Lou Garrett-Lewis, (10) siblings and one son Darrell Lewis.

Jerry leaves behind to cherish his memories his devoted wife Romie Ann Moffett; (3) sons: Gregory Lewis, Jerry Lewis Jr. and Tracy Moffett; (2) daughters: Gay Carol Smith (Anthony) and  Felicia Bowman' (10) grandchildren: Jerrica Lewis,, Terrica Smith, Tea'erra Lewis, Monique Crear, Jasmine Lewis, DeWayne Lewis, Darrell Lewis, Gregory Crear, Garrett Lewis and Tay Bowman; (2) sisters: Eloise Lewis and Mae Francis Hardin (David) of Kleberg, Texas along with a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family and friends.