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Longtime Historic Southside advocate Johnny Lewis dies at 78
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· July 14, 2026
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Key takeaway Johnny Lewis, a resident who believed in the neighborhood's potential, died at 78.
A longtime advocate for Fort Worth 's Historic Southside neighborhood has passed away. Johnny Lewis, a resident who believed in the neighborhood's potential, died at 78. His advocacy efforts, along with those of other community leaders, helped pave the way for upcoming developments in the area.
Lewis' work in the community included serving as vice president of the Historic Southside Neighborhood Association. He also assisted his wife in drafting redevelopment plans. Further details about Lewis' life and legacy can be found through the Fort Worth Report, which confirmed his passing with a family spokesperson.
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Category: government Published: July 14, 2026 Source: Fort Worth Report Reading time: 1 min
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