James T. Lewis

FORT ANN – James T. Lewis, 75, of Fort Ann, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 12, 2024.

Born under a full moon on December 18, 1948, Jim was the son of the late Walter B. and Agnes C. (Hall) Lewis.

Jim attended Hudson Falls High School. Following high school, Jim enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served his country until his honorable discharge in 1969.

While stationed in Germany, Jim met and fell in love with his future wife of 55 years, Heidemarie Glas. The two were married on March 24, 1969, in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany. Jim and Heidi moved to Fort Edward, eventually building their dream home in Fort Ann.

Uncertain of what he would do for employment, Jim’s mother suggested he apply at General Electric, beginning his thirty-five-year employment. While working the night shift at GE, Jim drove school buses during the day for Hudson Falls and Fort Ann school districts. Jim retired from GE in 2006. He continued to work driving commercial vehicles for various employers throughout Warren, Washington, and Saratoga counties.

In his younger days Jim loved spending time at the family camp near Hadlock Pond with his parents, siblings, nieces, nephews and cousins. Jim participated in many activities, such as cycling, electronics, motorcycling and product research. However, his favorite pastimes always included his sons’ interests. As the librarian of the Adirondack Commodore User’s Group, Jim spent countless hours cataloging software. As the boys grew older, those interests expanded to roller skating, video games, filming and starring in video skits, snowmobiling, paintball and lawn games. Possibly his favorite hobby was spending beautiful summer days playing golf with family and friends on the 12-hole course he built on their property. Jim enjoyed friendly competition, and he never hesitated to offer a wager on each round. Jim was also an avid World Cup soccer fan and loved watching the Jets and the Mets, yet his favorite sporting events always included those in which his children and grandchildren participated.

In addition to his parents, Jim is predeceased by his sisters, Patricia (Richard) McKinney, and Maryellen Crevison, and his brothers, John (Patricia Chadwick) Lewis and Joseph Lewis. Jim is also predeceased by his sister-in-law, Johannah (Dieter) Mayrhörmann and brother-in-law Günther (Hilde) Zimmermann, both of Germany.

Survivors include his loving wife, Heidemarie Lewis of Fort Ann; his sons, Frank (Kim) Lewis of Tennessee, Mark Lewis of Fort Ann, Jonathan (Kim) Lewis of Queensbury, and Luke (Samantha Elinson) Lewis of Vermont; his grandchildren, Emily Lewis, Jarod Lewis, Calvin Lewis, and Hannah Lewis; his brother, Jeffrey Lewis of Massachusetts; his brother-in-law, Jerold Crevison of Fort Ann; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws.

Per Jim’s request, there will be no calling hours.

Jim will be laid to rest at 12 pm on Friday, September 20, 2024, with full Military Honors at the Gerald B.H. Solomon National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, New York.

Family and friends are invited to a reception following the funeral ceremony at 4 pm at Jim and Heidi’s, 4221 State Route 4, Hudson Falls, New York.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Jim’s name may be made to St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church, 85 George St, Fort Ann, NY 12827; Tunnel to Towers Foundation (t2t.org); or to a charity of one’s choice.