Corleone D. Lewis

Corleone Devone Lewis, age 40, born June 22, 1979, loving father, beloved son, grandson, nephew, and a friend of many, departed this life Sunday, February 9, 2020. He was a 1998 graduate of Jefferson High School and an outstanding athlete that led Jefferson High School in the 1998 State Championship. Corleone attended Sinclair Community College and received the freshman player of the year award. He continued his education at RETS Technical Training Center where he received an Associate Degree in Heating and Air.

Mr. Lewis was the CEO of Brim Entertainment in Atlanta, GA and the owner of Lewis Real Estate Company. Corleone had a contagious smile and a giving heart. Corleone was a member of True Vine Missionary Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his father, Tyrone Lewis; uncle, Gregory Weatherspoon Sr.; grandmother, Doris Fields; grandfather, Rev. J.J Lillard.

He leaves to cherish his memory, mother, Laurice Lillard and stepfather, Marshall Lillard; fiancée, Kristy Young; grandmothers, Helen Weatherspoon, Addie Lillard; daughters, D’Jai Corlee’ Lewis, D’Mia Corleone Lewis, Corionna Simmons; son, Corleone Lewis Jr.; brothers, Stepfon Lillard, Shawn Lillard, Marshall Lillard, Jr.; uncles, Reginald Weatherspoon, Glenn Weatherspoon; aunt, Dr. Bridget Weatherspoon; special cousins, Brikeila Glover, Willis E. Blackshear Jr.; special friend, De’angelo Camp, Charles Miller; a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 17, 2020 at Mount Enon Baptist Church, 1501 W. Third St. Visitation 9 am at the church until time of service. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Interment West Memory Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to the House of Wheat Funeral Home, Inc.

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