David D. Lewis Memorial

“If we haven’t helped somebody as we go along, we haven’t accomplished any mission.”

David Lewis chose to include OTC in his will. He had no dependents and wanted to make sure his legacy could help others. He wasn’t the CEO of a large corporation, nor did he inherit his wealth. He earned his wealth from working at Sears for nearly 40 years and living a frugal lifestyle. David lived in southwest Missouri his entire life and believed that an education could change a person’s future. His generous gift of $1 million for student scholarships will change the lives of generations of students and provide opportunities that otherwise would not have been possible. David passed away in December 2009, but his memory will live on in the hundreds of students his gift will impact.

Honoring David Lewis, a humble and helpful man
https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/local/ozarks/2014/06/19/honoring-david-lewis-humble-helpful-man/11025857/