Wynn Wesley Lewis Jr.

Wynn Wesley Lewis Jr. (Corkey) was born January 15, 1950 at the home of George and Florence Blount in Topeka, Kansas. Wynn was born to Wynn Wesley Lewis Sr. and Camille D. Lewis. Wynn is the favorite big brother to Michael L Lewis (Cliffie) and Teresa L White (Phil). He daily checked on his family and was known to joke and “stir the pot,” with family and friends.

Wynn attended Topeka Public Schools and graduated from Highland Park High School. He was in the first class attending Highland Park South (Ross Elementary) and Eisenhower Junior High. Wynn played football and was a quarterback and basketball and was a point guard. Wynn who was also known as Corkey, enjoyed athletic successes in track, wrestling and summer baseball. He also participated in band. He was asked to play on several baseball teams and enjoyed playing and watching baseball throughout his life. Wynn was a part of the Highland Park Alumni Association and the graduating Class of 1968. He also enjoyed having luncheons with HPHS Alumni and friends.

Wynn was in the army where he served as a “Military Police Officer.” He served in Germany and patrolled and attended the “Winter Olympics in Munich, Germany. After completing his time in the military, he served in the Army Reserves for over 30 years. He returned to Topeka and served as an Adult Probation Officer for Shawnee County for several years.

Wynn left the Probation Office and began his employment with the United States Postal Service. There he worked for over 30 years before retiring from the Post Office. After retirement he enjoyed luncheons with co-workers.

Wynn united in marriage to Verna Chapman. From this union three children were born. Brandie Camille Lewis, Topeka, Wynn Wesley Lewis III (Ana), Topeka and Robert Wendall (Bud) Lewis, (Bridgette) Topeka. Nicole G. Beaver presided him in death.

Wynn raised his children and always made sure that he supported all the activities and any sport that they were involved in. He went to every game while working full-time at the Post Office. He loved and made sure he spent time with his grandchildren and family in general. He had “Taco Tuesday” and Saturday morning breakfast or donuts with the grandchildren. He was known to show up on family members’ jobs and homes with food that they liked. His parents had Sunday dinners and Wynn loved and encouraged the continuation of this tradition. He invited others and bragged, “I cannot cook, but I have a sister and sister-n-law that can.”

Wynn grew up attending Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church. He later attended and was baptized at Asbury United Methodist Church as an adult. Where he attended and served on the Usher Ministry and assisted with meal deliveries for the Annual Turkey Dinners. Wynn enjoyed attending church and volunteering where he was needed.

Wynn loved his family and friends. He played baseball for the Post Office and attended monthly luncheons with other retired postal workers. He was a member of the Highland Park Alumni Association and maintained contact with several classmates. He frequently checked on family members and friends. Always available to take people to doctor appointments and take care of errands or needs of family and friends.

Wynn was called to be the Lord on Sunday morning after an extended battle with health issues. He quietly slipped away from the land of sickness, worry, sorrow and pain. He left to cherish his memory are his brother, sister and children. His grandchildren Nicholas Beaver, Genesia Beaver, Mercy Beaver and Kayleigh Beaver. Camarie Whayne, Anbria Whayne, Cashton Lewis, Camille Lewis, and Wynn Wesley Lewis IV (a continuation of the legacy). A number of great grandchildren and a host of family and friends.