Michael Anthony Lewis was born in Bexley, West Virginia on January 11, 1965. He was the second child born to Aretha Graham Lewis and Willie Thomas Lewis Sr. He departed this life unexpectedly on June 24, 2024.

Michael spent his early years in Bexley and the country of Thailand before moving to East Cleveland in 1972. He attended East Cleveland City Schools and graduated from Shaw High School, where he was on the swim team. Michael also earned a certification for electronic engineering technology from Electronic Technology Institute. He worked for ATM Solutions for over twenty years.

Michael was an avid Cleveland Browns fan. He also loved to fish, barbecue, dance and spend time with his grandchildren. Michael was a very social person and had multiple groups of friends he hung out with in different places.

Michael leaves to carry on his legacy daughter Jazmine C. Morris; mother Aretha Lewis; fiancee Kimberly Billue and her son Jason Talley; grandchildren Jailah Morris, Zara Lewis, Delano Lewis and Zynea Lewis; brother Derrick Bibbs; aunts Artelia Reed and Shirley Rogers; uncle Russell Graham; favorite cousin Tawana Mann; best friend Anthony Bryson and a host of other relatives and friends. Michael was preceded in death by his son Thomaz; father Willie; brothers Willie Jr., David and Timothy Ray.