W.-Lewis-Obituary

Photo courtesy of R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home - Hampton

W. Terry Lewis

Nov 21, 1954 - Jan 29, 2026

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We would like to send our thoughts and prayers to the family in this time of sorrow. I had known Teresa and Terry for several years and then we had lost time keeping in touch. They both were great people and may the family find peace in the days ahead.

Praying for the family

Uncle Terry used to work at Rosenbaum Fencing Company. One day after work a squirrel hopped in his work truck and wouldn't leave He tried coaxing him but it was settled; this squirrel was coming home with Uncle Terry He had that little guy a few years That's just who Uncle Terry was, loving, compassionate, and God fearing The squirrel knew it and if you knew him you knew it too. I came home after a very dark time in my life 15 years ago, ashamed of myself I walked into his house...

Thoughts & Prayers to you all... The Ballew Family (Weaverville, NC)

I’ve known Terry since the early ’90s, and what began as a working relationship grew into a genuine, lasting friendship. Beneath that easygoing, goodoldboy charm was a sharp mind and a generous heart. After years of working sidebyside—and slowly learning to interpret his famously impossible chicken scratch handwriting—I came to appreciate just how kind and thoughtful he truly was.
We stayed connected over the years, talking several times a year and always making time to meet during my...

Terry was a very special cousin we got to hang when we’re young. He called me this past year and I called him and we were able to catch up on all these years, I loved him and I am so sorry for the family loss. You all are in my prayers with hugs and much love.

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

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W.'s Obituary

W. Terry Lewis, 71, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, in Hampton, Virginia. He was born November 21, 1954 to Carson and Faye Lewis. He resided in Hampton, Virginia and graduated from Hampton High School.Terry was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Teresa Lewis and his son, Cody...

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