Rashad Carl Lewis

October 21, 2020

Rashad Carl Lewis (Doodie) was born on May 31, 1991 in New Orleans, LA to Joseph Carl Lewis of Natchez, MS and Colleen Fleming Nealy of New Orleans, LA. The chapter of Rashad’s earthly life was closed on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. He went home to be with the Lord. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jessie “Dune” Lewis, one uncle, Vernon Eric Bernard, and one aunt, Debbie Ann Bernard White, all of Natchez, MS. Rashad attended school at St. Peter Claver in New Orleans, LA and St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Baton Rouge, LA. Later, he attended Westdale Middle School and became a 2011 graduate of Louisiana New School Academy in Baton Rouge, LA. Rashad loved his family. He was affectionately called, “Doodie and Doo” by his loving family and “Young Roscoe” by his many friends. Rashad will be remembered and greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He leaves to cherish his memories: A devoted and loving mother and father, his loving stepfather, Xavier Nealy of New Orleans, LA; three loving grandmothers, maternal grandmother, Nellie Fleming of Baton Rouge, LA; paternal grandmother, Beatrice Bernard Lewis and Alfreda Nealy of Natchez, MS; one godmother, Brenda Washington of Baton Rouge, LA; three godsisters, Jacelyn Blackwell of Dallas, TX, Angela “Tootie” Fleming of Baton Rouge, LA, and Londyn Smith of Natchez, MS; six aunts, Brenda (Deon) Washington, Gail (Kwan) Fleming of Baton Rouge, LA, Sandra (Rodney) Ratliff of Tylertown, MS and Brenda Bernard of Natchez, MS, and Jeanette Lewis Jenkins of New Orleans, LA; three uncles, Carlos (Rhonda) Lewis and Derrick (Bernice) Fleming of Baton Rouge, LA, Jessie (Darlene) Lewis, Jr. of New Orleans, LA; a special great-aunt, Clara Fleming Lewis of Natchez, MS; a very special and dear aunt, Nichole (Dolan) Fleming of Baton Rouge, LA; a god-aunt, Sherika Fleming of Jackson, MS; two special cousins, Tevin Fleming of Baton Rouge, LA and Rashelle ‘Muffin’ Givens of New Orleans, LA; 2 special lifelong friends, Taraniesha “Nanny Poo” Hill of New Orleans, LA and Genaia Grant of Baton Rouge, LA; a lifetime and devoted companion, IKesha Causey of Baton Rouge, LA, and a hosts of great aunts, great uncles, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Funeral Service at D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue, New Orleans, LA on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 9:00 am. Visitation will begin at 8:00 a.m. with the Pastor Patrick McDowell officiating. Graveside service and burial will follow at Sunset View Memorial Park Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. in Natchez, MS under the direction of D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home of New Orleans, LA with the Pastor Cartrell Smith officiating. A walk-through visitation will be held at the cemetery prior to the start of service time. As mandated by the State of Louisiana due to the COVID-19 pandemic, attendance is limited. Everyone is required to adhere to all restrictions. You must wear a face mask at all times and practice social distancing. Please visit to sign the online guestbook, share memories and condolences for the family.