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Lawrence LEWIS Obituary
Lawrence Lewis was born Dec. 23, 1926, in Raleigh, N.C., being the second of three children born to Irene Sanders Lewis and Plummer Lewis. Thereafter he relocated to Newport News, Va., with his former wife, Josephine, where he later obtained employment with the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company.
Pastor Lawrence Lewis was nationally recognized for his outstanding contribution to the community. As the founder of Operation Breaking Through, Pastor Lawrence Lewis became the recipient of the 522nd Points of Light Award from the former President, George W. Bush Sr. in a formal ceremony at the White House in 1993.
Bishop Lawrence Lewis leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Carolyn Lewis of Suffolk, Va.; son, Larry Lewis (Charlene) of Yorktown, Va.; daughters, Joanne Fleming of Hampton, Va., Eldrie Scott (Michael) and Joi Taylor, of Newport News, Va.; sister, Susie Ann Hunter of Raleigh, N.C.; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, and a host of family and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held at New Life Church at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7. The Homegoing Celebration will be held noon Saturday at New Life Church. Pastor Arthur Rogers will officiate. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lawrence LEWIS
Talmadge Hardy
January 14, 2011
The LORD allowed me the priviledge of knowing Brother Lewis when we both worked in Newport News Shipbuilding. We spent many lunch hours together sharing the Word and fellowshipping. He was a good man who blessed my life.
January 13, 2011
We regret we were in New York City during the time of the Memorial Service for Pastor Lewis. We have known this gentle giant for many years. Because of our missionary service we connected with Pastor Lewis. He had opportunity to go to places in Africa that the tourists never saw. Walking up mountains in Burundi, sharing the Word in Uganda, are just a few of the challenging places in which he ministered. My prayer is although he is gone, someone else will step into his missionary shoes to carry on the legacy. We will deeply miss our friend, this missionary statesman, Rev. Lawrence Lewis. Rev. Paul & Gloria Johansson, Elim Fellowship
RUBY SHANKS
January 11, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Cynthia Chadwick-Brown
January 11, 2011
To the Lewis Family,
To those of us who truly know the Lord, this is a time of celebration. Your father has lived an exemplary life, all for and to the glory of the Lord. I am honored to have been a neighbor and friend to the family. May God continue to bless and keep you and your family during this celebration.
Darlene Williams
January 11, 2011
My deepest condolences to the Lewis Family. I never knew Pastor Lewis personally, and didn't know til now he was a native of Raleigh NC, but his reputation for Kindess and Love for mankind encompassed the community and abroad. May his Loving Legacy live on through those who knew him best. Receive God's comfort now and trust him to carry you through...Jesus is ever Faithful!
tracy coffey
January 10, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Charlene Lewis
January 10, 2011
My condolences to you Carolyn, I know its a sad time for you, but JOY comes in the morning and the Lord will fill your heart whith gladness. I will miss my Father-In-Law. The good family times, the talks, the trips to Raleigh, the tent meetings, the bowling where he always tried to beat me, but most of all I will miss his heart, because dad had a big heart for all.
Sandra Warren
January 9, 2011
To The Lewis Family,
My heart was sadden to hear of the passing of Bishop Lewis memories of him from Ellen Rd to Powhatan he truly taught me alot about my Lord and Savior. Keep your heads up to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord and there is where he longed to be. God Bless
January 9, 2011
Sister Lewis, Larry, Joanne and Eldrie,
I was so shocked to hear of Bishop Lewis's passing. May God strengthen you all in this difficult time. Charlene Ricks Green (Hampton, VA)
Chuck Chavers
January 9, 2011
1 Peter 5:6-7
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you!
The family of the late Deacon Percy and Marie Chavers of Hampton, VA
Mary Jones
January 9, 2011
Sister Carolyn my prayers are with you and shall continue in days ahead. you are a Woman of God with great strength and integrity. I will always remember the kindness and love that you and Bishop Lewis showed me back in 2000. Certainly Bishop was a "Man of God" with a heart of compassion for all people. He will be truly missed by all who knew him and the many lives that he touched.
KATHY BEST-BROWN
January 8, 2011
TO THE LEWIS FAMILY:
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY IN THE HOMEGOING OF ONE OF THE GREATEST MEN OF GOD I HAVE EVER KNOWN. HE WAS SUCH AN INSPIRATION TO ME. I GAVE MY LIFE TO THE LORD BECAUSE OF THIS GREAT MAN.HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL THAT KNEW HIM.
Irvin Smith
January 8, 2011
To Audrey and the entire family .. May God keep you all comforted through these coming days and weeks.
Childhood Neighbors ..
Smith Family
Willie Smith
January 8, 2011
Wow. What a shock, although I knew he'd been ill. Gosh. I can recall vividly Lawrence and Josephine and family becoming my second family where I could hang out. Larry became my other brother, JoAnn and Eldrie my second sisters. I can also recall Mr. Lewis and family going on vacation and asking me to look after the house (on North Avenue) and Lassie, my buddy. Even after getting into a little trouble, Mr. Lewis was calm in his talk to help get us (me and my partners) back on the straight and narrow, after we got caught committing teenage pranks. And, I can recall going bowling with them, in leagues or for fun, broadening my horizons with educational fun. Rest in peace Mr. Lewis. Rest in peace.
Patricia Williamson-McRae
January 8, 2011
Sorry for your lost
timothy todd
January 8, 2011
To the Lewis family.
pastor Lewis was a true man of God,
Who loved to preach Gods Word.
May God Bless you All and Heaven continue,to smile an you .
you will be in my Prayers.
Rev. Richard L. Brown
January 8, 2011
To the Lewis Family:
I extend to you my heartfelt prayers and sympathy. Bishop Lewis was a man I highly respected and loved dearly. One of the things I will never forget was when right after God called me to preach and teach His Word, Bishop Lewis took time out to share how his ministry began and to plant precious seed into my life. Bishop Lewis was a man of compassion and truth, and I thank God for putting him in my life!
With Deep Sincerity,
Connie Harrod
January 7, 2011
To the family, my prayers are with you. Pastor Lewis was a man of great insight. He touched the lives of many. I will always remember him for his clarity of lifes issues. He will be greatly missed.
Annetta Willis
January 7, 2011
To Lawrence, Joanne and the rest of the Lewis Family
I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. My prayers are with you and your family during these trying times.
Deborah Folk
January 7, 2011
My heart aches. Pastor Lewis will be greatly missed, his influence on my life will last forever. Our prayers are with the family at this time.
Thomas Corbin
January 7, 2011
A "Good Name", bearing a"Good Report" ,unto the Lord. Well done my good and faithful Servant. Let it be so said of the man of God. As he shall be missed, I believe so shall he be remembered by many. May the God of all creation whom he served, and was kept, be with you all, as He has given in His word with promise to all who serve and worship Him. I pray your strength as you go through, knowing that God will answer and keep you all.
Gary W. Kelly
January 7, 2011
To Larry, Joanne, Eldrie, and the Lewis Family,
I met your father around 1968 as he acquired interest in Citizens Band Radio years before I learned that he was in the Ministry. The last conversation we had while walking on North Avenue was remembring the early times such as purchasing dynamite to remove tree stumps to clear the land, other neighbors getting involved with CB (pre-1972), KQK-0786 and how he and my father "Stingray" drew the artwork handle for "Dogfish" for his QSL in our garage, the 4-10 Citizens Band Club, and one time we all went out fishing Eldrie might have been with us -- we launched at the Boat Harbor.
So much we talked about, so much now that things have changed.
May the Lord allow the things you have done succeed ongoing.
KQK-0786 although 10-7 to us, IS 10-8 with Jesus.
KAKE-5134 (son of KQK-1731) clear and 10-10.
I do not use CB frequencies now, I suppose the Internet is more accessible.
God Bless you all,
[email protected]
January 7, 2011
Thomas Brown and Bernice Brown and family would like to send there condolences to the family.We thank God for Bishop Lewis and the many years He he shared God's word and shared himself as a great man of God to all of us. A WONDERFUL MAN . He will be greatly missed. Bernice Brown will all ways missed you from the Brown family.
Sis Jackie (Owen) Richardson
January 7, 2011
Bro Lewis became my Spiritual Father in 1976. Pastor Lewis was a servant after God's own heart... filled with the spirit of the Lord, he was humble, loving and wise. Rest in peace faithful servant.
January 7, 2011
To the Lewis family: "Rev" as I called him, was like a father to me. He was a mentor, a co-worker in the Shipyard and most importantly a good friend. He always kept me uplifted in prayer and laughter. He was indeed a good person and will truly be missed. Continue to keep your memories of him close to your hearts as you go through these difficult times. Sorry for your loss. LT Stewart & Family
Shaun Stokes
January 7, 2011
A dynamic and wonderful, loving man of God. May the God of all comfort heal you in this season of bereavement.
Moses Delaney
January 7, 2011
All my love and prayers to the Lewis family. Bishop Lewis and the New Life Church family truly blessed my teenage and young adult life. Bishop Lewis shall never be forgotten. Much Appreciation.
Moses Delaney
Ike
January 7, 2011
Thank you for working in the kingdom of God for the Body of Christ.Pastor Lewis will be greatly missed by many women and men of God that was helped out with his love and giving spirit.Thank you Lord for letting him be in the Hampton roads area to do kingdom work for the Body of Christ. Edifying Ministries Psalm 66:12
DARRYL AND KIM TROWER
January 7, 2011
SIS CAROLYN AND LEWIS FAMILY,MAY GOD GIVE YOU PEACE IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME,HE WAS ONE IN A MILLION,HE WAS A FATHER FIGURE TO MANY,IF WE COULD THINK OF ONE WORD TO DECRIBE HIM IT WOULD (HUMBLE)1PETER5:6
DARRYL AND KIM TROWER
January 7, 2011
SIS CAROLYN AND LEWIS FAMILY, MAY GOD GIVE YOU PEACE IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME,BISHOP LEWIS WAS ONE IN A MILLION,HE WAS A FATHER FIGURE TO MANY,IF WE COULD THINK OF ONE WORD NOW TO DECRIBE HIM WE WOULD SAY(HUMBLE)1PETER5:6
DARRYL AND KIM TROWER
January 7, 2011
SIS CAROLYN AND THE LEWIS FAMILY, MAY GOD SEND HIS PEACE IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME BISHOP LEWIS WAS ONE IN A MILLION,HE WAS TRULY A MAN OF GOD A FATHER FIGURE TO MANY, IF I CAN THINK OF ONE WORD TO DECRIBE HIM I WOULD SAY(HUMBLE)1PETER5:6-7
Myra Joyner
January 7, 2011
To The Lewis Family;
Prayers go out to your family at this time of such great loss. Lawrence Lewis will be missed and he was loved by many. God Bless.
Raymond Gray,Jr
January 6, 2011
Sis Carolyn and family may God send you a comforter in your time of need. My family and I pray for you and the family. It was a great pleasure having Bishop as our leader. May god bless you in this difficult time.
January 6, 2011
May God Strengthen the family at this time, we're not saying good-bye to Bishop Lewis, we're simply saying we'll see you over yonder
The Campbell Family
January 6, 2011
To The Lewis Family: You are in our thoughts and Prayers. Bishop Lewis has and will always be a blessing to our lives. We take joy in knowing that To be "absent from the body" is to be "present with the Lord" (2 Cor. 5:8)
Min. Pamela Alexander
January 6, 2011
Sis. Carolyn you and your Family are in my prayers. I pray that the warm and special memories of Bishiop Lewis, a "Great Man of God" comfort you. It was a blessing knowing and fellowshipping with Bishop Lewis; a down to earth, loving and caring Man of God. I will never forget his warm, beautiful smile.
Rosemaria Jones
January 6, 2011
We love you Bishop! A very beautiful & loving Pastor (Father in the Lord); A Visionary and Great Leader (Mentor). Let's go forth New Life. Keep the Vision Alive. God's PEACE unto the Family of Bishop Lewis and New Life. "Never seen the Righteous forsaken... "God's Mercy Endures Forever" P E A C E +
ALVIN CURTIS
January 6, 2011
I THANK BRO LEWIS FOR INTRODUCING ME AND TEACHING ME AND MY WIFE TO KNOW AND LOVE JESUS.
Bro. Danny and Sis. Frances Banks
January 6, 2011
My sincere condolences to the Lewis family and New Life Church family in the homegoing of your husband, father and shepherd.
Bishop Lewis will truly be missed. He was such a living example of God’s love walking among us. He always had time to pray and counsel with others no matter how busy he was.
Psalms 116: 15 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.
January 6, 2011
Hello Eldrie,Larry and Joanne. Our condolences and prayers go out to you in the home going of Bishop lewis. He was a huge influence in my life. His Love, wisdom and knowledge he shared,will be long remembered. Jim and Linda Luster
V Smith
January 6, 2011
My most sincere condolences to the Lewis family and all of New Life Church. My prayers are with you all.
Johnsie Boyd
January 6, 2011
To Mrs. Carolyn Lewis & The Family
Your loved one's now in heaven with the Lord. There are mansions in heaven and strets paved in gold. Where no one knows sickness and no one grows old. There's an eternal kingdom where we'll share the glow of GOD's heavenly presence wherever we go. May your faith in Christ's promise bring comfort today and peace in your hearts in a glorious way. Our sincere condolences. If there is anything that we can do, please contact us.
Johnsie Boyd & Family
Deacon Herb Pittman
January 6, 2011
Bishop was a General in Civilian attire for Christ. Truly, he led by example from the start of the Church to where it is today, he only wanted God to get the credit for everything because he knew God is the one that allow us to accomplish things on this side anyway. Bishop inspired so many to go on to become Ministers, Pastor, Elders, Lawyers, Nurses, Managers etc. He was a father figure to me and true friend. He never put himself above anyone. I thank God for allowing this Man of God to cross my path. Bishop, I salute you and will see you in Heaven my friend.
Carolyn & Family, (my friends) you know what the word says. To be absent from the body is to be in the presence of God. Bishop is there. We love you guys. Be encourage and stay strong.
Love Deacon Herb and sister Sharon Pittman
Steven Brown
January 6, 2011
To the Lewis Family
I express my sincere condolences in the homegoing of your father, husband, grandfather, brother,uncle and most of all child of God.Bishop was one of my spiritual mentors as I watched his lfe and ministry through the years. The body of Christ has lost a pioneer and general. Many Ministers and ministries were birthed out of this anointed vessel. Please let me know if I can help you get through this difficult time in your lives.I certainly,plan to be at the service.Carolyn you have done well taking care of our precious Bishop, job well done my sister.
Pastor Steve Brown
Katina Paynemontague
January 6, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the entire Lewis Family and congregation. I am so so appreciative of the time I spent under the spiritual care of Reverend Lewis during my stay in the Hampton Roads area. He was truly a "good shepherd" of God's people and I thank God for allowing me to be in his presence.
January 6, 2011
Hello Joanne and Eldrie and to your brother, This is Doretha and lil rOBERT IN wASHINGTON WE AFE THINKING OF YOU ALL.jUST KNOW UNCLE LAWRENCE IS WITH THE LORD NOW.UNCLE LAWRENCE HAS LEFT A HUGE LEGACY IN VA. I LOVE YOU ALL . AND GOD CONTINUE TO WRAP YOU IN HIS ARMS./LOVE DORETHA IN OLYMPIA WA.
Elmer Back Gifting Center
January 6, 2011
Eldrie and Larry....my heart goes out to you. Your Dad was a wonderful man and my Dad certainly thought an awful lot of him. Now they are together in Heaven and the Good Lord certainly has His Hands full. Please know if there is anything at all we can do all you have to do is call.
January 6, 2011
My condolences to the New Life Family on the passing of Bishop Lewis.
My prayers are with you all.
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