James M. Lewis

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.