Paul Wayne Lewis-age 71 of Knoxville, originally from Jacksonville, Florida went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Wayne loved cars, was a supporter of the Tribute Quartet and a Navy Veteran. Wayne is the past president of the Jacksonville, Florida Independent Automobile Dealers Association. Upon his retirement he was the owner/president of Gateway Auto Sales. Wayne was an ordained deacon of Fellowship Baptist Church, Raiford, Florida. Preceded in death by his father, Earl R. Lewis; uncle, Buddy Allen of Cross City, Florida.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Wanda Lewis; children, Jacob (Vicki) Lewis, Cody (Rebecca) Lewis, Molly (Robbie) Lewis; grandchildren, Rosemary, Aidyn, Paislee, Nathan, Riley, Corryn, Colton, Lildove, Fia; mother, Eloise Lewis; brother, John (Victoria) Lewis; sister, Sharron (Anthony) Woodward; adopted siblings, Ruth Frew, Lamar Griffis and a host of nieces, nephews and many friends.

A memorial service is set for 2:00 PM Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Fellowship Baptist Church, Raiford, Florida, Dr. Harold Hudson and Brother Doyle Harper officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Baptist Church Cemetery, Mayo, Florida at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Tribute Quartet- P.O. Box 454, Hendersonville, TN 37077. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.