James Hardy Lewis, age 91, of Rockwood, passed away peacefully at home May 25, 2020 with his family by his side. He was born on February 26, 1929 in Roane County. He was a deacon at the New Vision Word of Faith Church in Rockwood. He loved to fish and hunt, and he also loved to play the guitar. He was a beekeeper as well. He was preceded in death by his parents: Leonard Lewis and Mary Kate Roberts Lewis; wife: Hattie Sherrill Lewis; and sisters: Jessie Sims, Mattie Lovelace, Martha Jolly, Imogene Goddard, and Ida Mae Lewis. He is survived by his daughters: Barbara Roberts of Spring City, Cathy Waldo of Spring City, Sharon Lowe of Kingston, Teresa Lewis of Cleveland, Anita Lewis, and Joyce Hendrickson of Harriman; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; and many other extended family members. The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 27, 2020 from 5 until 7 p.m. with the funeral service to follow. Graveside and interment will be held Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 11 a.m. eastern time at Haley’s Grove Cemetery in Crab Orchard, Tennessee.