Donald L. Lewis' Obituary
Donald L. Lewis (Financial Analyst Securities and Exchange Commission)
Donald L. Lewis, age 93, a former official at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission died Thursday June 29, 2023, at his residence at Manresa, in Annapolis, Maryland. Donald lived in Annapolis, Maryland since 1972.
Born July 8, 1929 in Aurora, IL., Donald was the youngest of seven children of George and Clara Lewis. He attended the public schools in Aurora and attended Aurora College for his freshman and sophomore years. Donald graduated from Howard University(B.A. and M.A.)majoring in Business, Finance and Economics.
He began working at the Securities and Exchange Commission in 1956 in the Division of Corporate Finance as a Financial Analyst, and retired as Assistant Director in 1984. In 1980 under the Presidential Exchange Program, he worked on Wall Street(New York, NY)at the investment banking firm Goldman Sachs, Inc. During his career at the S.E.C. Mr. Lewis received numerous awards and citations for outstanding performance and meritorious service.
Donald was active in the affairs of the Oyster Harbor Citizens Association for over 35 years and served in numerous offices and boards in that organization. For many decades he was an active member in the Washington, DC Chapter of his beloved Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years Rose J. Lewis, and son Patrick L. Lewis. Donald is survived by his children Paula Lewis and Morris Lewis(wife Sarah), grandchildren Patrick Lewis, Ashley Lewis, Parker Lewis, and Molly Rose Lewis, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial gathering will be held on Friday, July 14, 2023 at 11:00 am with his memorial service to begin at 12:00 pm. Interment will immediately follow at Bestgate Memorial Park. Services will be officiated by Rev. Dr. Cynthia Belt.
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