Charles Bailey Lewis, age 84, died on November 16, 2014. He was raised in Roane County and after high school, he proudly served his country as a member of the Air Force during the Korean War. He graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Law and quickly developed a reputation as a fierce trial lawyer but Charlie was also known as a gentleman lawyer who was highly respected by his peers and the judiciary. He was nationally recognized for his expertise in defending complex litigation and was an elected member of the prestigious Product Liability Advisory Council. Charlie loved the practice of law and treasured the opportunity to maintain personal relationships with colleagues and clients from around the world. He was a founding member of the firm now known as Lewis-Thomason, P.C. and served as the chairman of the board for many years. His leadership helped the firm expand from 3 lawyers to more than 90 lawyers.