Featured Plaque

Richard A. Lewis Memorial

This plaque is placed here by the Town of Dubach, the Dubach Revitalization Coalition, and Drabo to honor the memory of Richard A. "Dickie Lewis and to show appreciation for his generosity to the Town of Dubach, where he grew up. A man with a natural friendly and generous nature, he was an inspiration to the people of Dubach, caring about his roots and the people who helped form the foundation for his life and his values as a young man. Throughout his life, his heart was always in Dubach, and it was important to him to show appreciation for the positive influence the town had on him. Born may 14, 1944, Dickie Lewis attended school in Dubach, graduated from Louisiana Tech with a business degree in 1966 and spent his career with two major oil companies. he married Carolyn Hunter, his high school sweetheart and they had a daughter and a son. His family was of highest importance to him. Talented in dealing with the people side of business, Dickie enjoyed finding a way to solve your problems and was willing to help financially. In addition to providing the flag and flagpole, the clock, and the amphitheater, his generosity extended to surrounding education, religious, and community service organizations.