Reginald Larry "Red" Lewis

1931 - 2010

Reginald Larry "Red" Lewis obituary, 1931-2010, Madison Heights, VA

BORN

1931

DIED

2010

FUNERAL HOME

Whitten Monelison Chapel

3966 South Amherst Highway

Madison Heights, Virginia

Reginald Lewis Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 26, 2010.

Reginald Larry "Red" Lewis, 79 of Madison Heights, went home to be with the Lord, November 26, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Gail Hudnall Lewis.
Born August 11, 1931, in Augusta, GA, he was a son of the late Clinton and Lona Sprouse Lewis.
Mr. Lewis was a United States Army and Navy veteran. He received his bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, from GA Tech, and was retired from Commonwealth Gas. Mr. Lewis was a member of Temple Baptist Church and a past member of the Madison Heights Ruritan Club.
Survivors include his daughter, Dawn L. Smith and husband Robert, of Roanoke; three grandchildren, Trey, Brad, and Tes; and his brother Clinton L. Lewis and wife Peggy, of Augusta, GA.
A memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 30, 2010, at Whitten Monelison Chapel with Pastor J.D. Surbaugh Jr. officiating. Military honors will be rendered by American Legion Post 16.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home, prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lynchburg Area Food bank, 501 B 12th Street, Lynchburg, VA, 24501.
To send a condolence to the family, please visit whittenfuneralhome.com.
Whitten Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Monelison Chapel is serving the family.

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November 29, 2010

Laura Berry

To my family,
Praise God for his grace and mercy! I pray for your comfort and peace during this year of struggles. I know He has control of your life and their's; you can relax now.
I love all of you! Aunt Laura & the family

November 27, 2010

John Netzel

Dear Dawn, Bob, Trey, Brad & Tess,

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God." 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NIV

We are so sorry for the passing of your father and grandfather. This has been a difficult year for your family, and we thank you for the privilege of walking with you in times of sorrow, hope and expectation. Please know that you are in our prayers and are anxious to serve and encourage you in any way.

~ Your friends and family at Genesis Community Church, Roanoke, VA

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