Michael Peter Lewis

Michael Peter Lewis, 75, of Forsyth, Georgia passed away on November 7, 2026. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Rogers Cemetery in Forsyth, Georgia

Mike was born on March 9, 1951, in Washington, D.C., to Bernard Lewis and Dorothy Sineneaux Lewis. At a young age, his family moved to Cocoa Beach, Florida, where his father was stationed at the NASA facility, working as a physicist. Mike attended Catholic school in Melbourne, Florida, and later graduated from high school in Satellite Beach, Florida.

Following graduation, Mike forwent attending West Point so that he could marry his first girlfriend. He then joined the United States Army and proudly served his country in Vietnam, where he was stationed in Da Nang. His military service spanned from 1972 until his honorable discharge in 1973 in Atlanta. During his time in the Army, he received several military honors, including the Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and three Bronze Stars.

In 1975, Mike married his second wife, and together they welcomed a daughter, Elizabeth. He later married his third wife in 1981, and they welcomed their daughter, Kathryn, in 1984.

Mike's life included several chapters of service and dedication to others. He worked for the DeKalb County Police Department and was also involved with the Boy Scouts of America. After moving to Dublin, Georgia, he began a career as a Juvenile Probation Officer, continuing his commitment to serving his community. He eventually retired from his probation career due to post-traumatic stress disorder and was recognized as a disabled veteran in 1998.

Mike was Catholic by faith and Methodist by marriage, following his fifth marriage. In 1999, he married Sandra Rogers Martin, and the two made their home in Forsyth, Georgia. He attended Ebenezer United Methodist Church and remained active in serving his fellow veterans. Mike was the founder and charter president of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 946 in Forsyth, an organization he helped establish to support and honor those who served in Vietnam.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Dottie Lewis; daughter, Elizabeth Lewis; brothers, David Lewis and Patrick Lewis; stepson, Robert Martin; and ex-wife, Kitty Strickland Lewis Hannebrink.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Sandra Martin Lewis of Forsyth; daughter, Kathryn Michelle Lewis Warren of Abilene, Texas; stepdaughter, Dawn Martin Rigsbee (Tom) of Alpharetta, Georgia; granddaughters, Iris Phoenix Lewis Williams (Jaden) and Shaelyn Angel Nicole Warren, both of Abilene, Texas; step-grandchildren: Rachel Rigsbee, Ryan Rigsbee, Jeb Martin (Dawn) of Barnesville, Georgia Kristen Martin (Austin), Casey Martin (Matt), and Erica Martin; brother, Timothy Lewis (Patricia) of Satellite Beach, Florida; nieces, Kaitlin Ann Lewis and Sarah Lewis Hosstetter (Eric), both of Satellite Beach, Florida; nephew, Mark Lewis (Sydney) of Fort Mill, South Carolina; great nephew, Kade Hosstetter.

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Monroe County Memorial Chapel, 86 W. Main Street, Forsyth, GA 31029 has charge of the arrangements.