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would tell me stories of his
childhood, and my grandfather
Ramsey Sr. Dad would
say that after my grandfather
got home from work,
he would ask, 'How did
you spend your time today,
Sonny? " Everyone in dad's
family at that time called him
" Sonny. " Dad wasn't a teen yet,
but his father (my grandfather)
held him accountable for how
he spent his time.
Ramsey Lewis with his grandson,
Jordan (Bobby's son) and
son Rev. Bobby Lewis
Dad was always a family
man; he took seriously his
role as a father, grandfather,
and great-grandfather. He
would make every moment
meaningful. He would ask
questions that would draw
us closer in our relationship,
never giving in to negativity.
Dad would tell me, " I just
don't have a fake bone in
my body. " Because of this, I
could come to him with any
challenge, and he would be
completely transparent.
In recent years my father
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My grandfather was trying
to ensure that my dad used his
time wisely. My
grandfather was
the choir director
at their church and
loved music. This
filtered down to my
father and so on to
me, my siblings, and
the grandchildren.
"
Dad insisted that we
learn to play at least two
instruments. So, we would
have piano lessons every
Saturday morning
growing up.
"
Celebrating his grandson, Jordan's, college graduation. L-R
Crystal Lewis (Bobby's wife), Ramsey Lewis, Jordan Lewis, Jan
Lewis (Ramsey's wife) and Bobby Lewis
Rev. Bobby Lewis
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Dad believed in us spending
our time wisely on the things we
were passionate about. He also felt
everyone has a unique talent and
thought it essential to find and
nurture it, and Dad wanted to be
a part of that journey with each
of us. Dad insisted that we learn
to play at least two instruments.
So, we would have piano lessons
every Saturday morning growing
up. During the week, we could
take lessons on the second instrument
of our choice. We would
perform and have concerts in the
backyard.
Ramsey Lewis
with his granddaughter,
Apryl
Ramsey Lewis with
son, Ramsey III
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