Salt Lake Tribune · Sep 9, 2018
Utah Jazz chaplain Jerry Lewis dies at age 80
Before Utah Jazz games, the longtime chaplain would make his rounds through the locker room, visit with players and coaches and converse. Often, topics would include everything but basketball.
As a result, he became one of the biggest constants in the Jazz organization in the past three decades.
“Ever since I’ve known him, he was always a positive influence on everyone around him,” Jazz power forward Derrick Favors said. “He was always willing to give you advice, or offer a prayer. No matter what, all he wanted to do was be a positive force.”