Thomas "Rooster" Lewis, 78, of Zolfo Springs, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 7, 2015. He was born in Nashville, Georgia on August 17, 1936 and had lived in Hardee County for most of his life. Rooster was a self-employed diesel mechanic.

He is survived by his wife, Janet Lewis of Zolfo Springs; one son, Carl Lewis of Sebring; two daughters, Cathy Jean "Sissy" Giles of Wilmington, North Carolina, and Joyce Ellis of Lake Placid; one brother, Roy Lewis of Westminster, Maryland; one sister, Virginia Wingo of Wauchula; seven grandchildren, including Thomas, Samantha, and Ashley Morris, and Nicole and Brandy Ellis; and eight great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held at Robarts Garden Chapel on Sunday, January 11, 2015 from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM. Funeral Services are at 3:00 PM with Ronnie Gilliard officiating.