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Julian Lewis Obituary

Julian Douglas Lewis, 68, of Surry, died peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. Julian was predeceased by his father, Jules D. Lewis, his mother and stepfather, William Turner Judkins and Ruby Atkinson Judkins of Surry.

He is survived by his cousins, Elizabeth (Larry) O'Connell and Dick Lewis of North Carolina, as well as many close and dear friends and caregivers.

Julian was involved in many organizations. Among them were the Surry Jaycees, the Surry County Electoral Board, and the Surry Athletic Association Board. He was also an honorary member of the Beechland Hunt Club and a past member of the Surry Volunteer Fire Department. He served as a member of the Board of Directors for the VA USSSA and was inducted into the VA USSSA Hall of Fame in 1998.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the Purviance Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home in Wakefield. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. Interment will follow the funeral service at the Wakefield Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Surry Volunteer Fire Department or the Surry County Historical Society. Condolences may be posted at www.jtmorriss.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Progress-Index on Dec. 15, 2009.

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Hall Family

December 17, 2009

Deepest regrets to the family of Julian Lewis. He was a wonderful man, with a kind soul and will be greatly missed.

Betsy Johnson Garber

December 16, 2009

I want to share my mother's earliest memory of Julian. He was the bat boy for the Surry town baseball team when he was 8 or 9 years old. On game days he would show up in his uniform at the Johnson cottage to catch a ride to the game. She says my dad, Coffee, and Lloyd teased him until he was almost in tears, but every week he came back ready to go. Julian has always been a part of life in Surry to me, and we will miss him.

ginny britt, brown

December 15, 2009

i enjoyed working with julian--he would brighten your day--i'm thankful he's at peace--God will take care of him now, asi know he's one of his angels-

rip, julian,
ginny britt brown

May Sue Reese Glasco

December 14, 2009

I spent many hours at Scotland during the summers playing ping pong with Julian in the store. I will treasure always my friendship with Julian and his family. Scotland won't be the same without him!

Mark Stillwell

December 14, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Billy Jones

December 14, 2009

My sincere condolences at the passing of a dear and cherished friend of long standing. May he rest in peace until we meet again.

Jon Landis

December 14, 2009

Sorry to here the loss of a kind and gentle soul. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

Louise Parham

December 14, 2009

So sorry to hear of the passing of a kind and considerate person. I went
to school with Julian and have only
good memories of him. May he rest in
peace.

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