Fred D. Lewis, a former administrator at Northeast State Community College, died Sept. 14 after a long battle with cancer.
Lewis retired in 2019 as the vice president for Administrative Services and Chief Information Officer at the College.
Fred Lewis
He began his career at Northeast State in 2001 when he was named vice president for Information Technology. In 2012, he was named interim vice president for Administrative Services, rising to vice president in 2014.
Lewis was responsible for the physical facilities, capital outlay, renovation/construction, campus safety, and master planning. He provided leadership for multiple departments, including Information Technology, Police and Safety, Grant Development, Plant Operations, Theatre, Institutional Effectiveness, Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness, and Print Services.
“There are no words to truly describe this kind, gentle, thoughtful man who led with quiet strength and wisdom,” said Northeast State President Bethany Bullock. “He always put others first and sought to help and encourage everyone. I cannot think of anyone more respected and beloved by his colleagues than Fred. He was the epitome of the servant leader.”
Lewis served in active duty in the U.S. Air Force from 1976 to 1980 and was an intelligence officer in the United States Naval Reserve from 1987-1966. He earned the Tennessee Board of Regents inaugural Chancellor’s Commendation award in 2020 for his service.
Before joining Northeast State, Lewis had a long and varied career, working at the Tennessee Department of Health, the Knoxville-Knox County Health Department, Tennessee Aluminum Casting, and the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence.
He was a member, elder and Sunday School teacher at University Parkway Baptist Church in Johnson City. He was also active in Jaycees, serving in several leadership roles in the organization.
He held bachelor’s and master’s degrees from East Tennessee State University in Computer Science and Business Administration, respectively. He also received an education specialist degree from Liberty University in 2011.
Fred D. Lewis, a former administrator at Northeast State Community College, died Sept. 14 after a long battle with cancer.
Lewis retired in 2019 as the vice president for Administrative Services and Chief Information Officer at the College.
He began his career at Northeast State in 2001 when he was named vice president for Information Technology. In 2012, he was named interim vice president for Administrative Services, rising to vice president in 2014.
Lewis was responsible for the physical facilities, capital outlay, renovation/construction, campus safety, and master planning. He provided leadership for multiple departments, including Information Technology, Police and Safety, Grant Development, Plant Operations, Theatre, Institutional Effectiveness, Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness, and Print Services.
“There are no words to truly describe this kind, gentle, thoughtful man who led with quiet strength and wisdom,” said Northeast State President Bethany Bullock. “He always put others first and sought to help and encourage everyone. I cannot think of anyone more respected and beloved by his colleagues than Fred. He was the epitome of the servant leader.”
Lewis served in active duty in the U.S. Air Force from 1976 to 1980 and was an intelligence officer in the United States Naval Reserve from 1987-1966. He earned the Tennessee Board of Regents inaugural Chancellor’s Commendation award in 2020 for his service.
Before joining Northeast State, Lewis had a long and varied career, working at the Tennessee Department of Health, the Knoxville-Knox County Health Department, Tennessee Aluminum Casting, and the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence.
He was a member, elder and Sunday School teacher at University Parkway Baptist Church in Johnson City. He was also active in Jaycees, serving in several leadership roles in the organization.
He held bachelor’s and master’s degrees from East Tennessee State University in Computer Science and Business Administration, respectively. He also received an education specialist degree from Liberty University in 2011.
Valley Funeral Home in Erwin, Tenn., is handing arrangements: https://www.valleyfuneralhome.net/obituaries/Fred-Lewis-12/.
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