Our PePaw, Donovan Stafford Lewis, went to be with the Lord on January 27, 2026, at the age of 91. He was born on April 30, 1934, to Wendel and Bertha-Lee Lewis. PePaw had a lifelong love for sports, especially baseball. While playing at Southeastern Louisiana University, he was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he chose to first serve his country after being drafted into the United States military. During his service, he traveled the world playing baseball for the U.S. Army team, winning a batting competition in Germany. He still holds Southeastern's single-season Triple Crown for RBIs, batting average, and home runs. PePaw was a faithful member of Lewiston Baptist Church and owned Whites Auto/Ace Hardware in Kentwood for over 40 years, where customers remember him most for his kindness. He loved cheering on the LSU Tigers, mowing the grass, playing golf, and hosting friends for weekly coffee and cake. He was never too busy to "hug your neck" and make you feel like family. PePaw will be deeply missed by all who knew him. It was an honor to know him and an even greater honor to be loved by him. He is survived by his children, Vandy (Lynn) Lewis and Cindy (JoJo) Norris; six grandchildren, Misty (Kelly) Alford, Riki (Josh) Breland, Cody Lewis, Taylor (Jeremy) McKenzie, Cynthia Schilling, and Cassye (Tyler) Trout; nine great-grandchildren, including the youngest, little Donovan, named for his PePaw; and his sister-in-law, Barbra Lewis. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Willie Lewis; his parents; and his brother, Ted Lewis. Visitation at Lewiston Baptist Church from 8:00AM until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Friday, January 30, 2026. Services conducted by Bro. Cory Morris. Interment Lewiston Cemetery, Lewiston, LA. Our family extends heartfelt gratitude to Kerri Corken for her devoted care of PePaw, and to Modern Hospice and Pulse Home Health for their compassion and support. Your kindness will always be remembered. Pallbearers will be Benj "Chopper" Norris, Jay Fontenot, Mark Dykes, James Schenk, Richard Foley, and Roy Blades. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Parsons, Larry McDaniel, Harold "Fuzzy" Fussell, and Earl Forest. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.