Charles Beecher Lewis, Jr., affectionately known as Chuck, a native of Sparta, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at his residence.

Charles was born November 3, 1945 in Sparta, Tennessee to the late Charles Beecher "C.B." Lewis, Sr. and Charlie Mae Hudgens Lewis. He retired as a Colonel from the United States Army and was the first to teach at West Point Military Academy as a Major. His military career actually started in the Marine Corps at the age of 17. After retiring from active military duty, Charles joined the Metro Davidson Police Department where he served on SWAT and CID. He was an avid fisherman with a love of fast cars and boats. In his golden days, Charles enjoyed spending his time with his two black cats, Blacky and Cutie. He was a member of Mt. Moriah #18, F&AM Masonic Lodge of Murfreesboro, TN. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by a sister Katye Markada Lewis Arnold.