Richmond, Virginia
GEE, Lewis Marvin, 85, of Richmond, passed away peacefully December 7, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Nancy Gee; and is survived by three loving children, his daughters, Karen Gee Clarke of Richmond, Julie Gee Franklin and her husband, Lynwood, of Richmond; and his son, Robert L. Gee and his wife, Michelle, of Burke, Va.; six grandchildren, Spencer and his wife, Korby, Beth and her husband, John, Sarah and her husband, Jon, Lucy, Shelby, and Dustin; and his three great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Ben, and Sam. Mr. Gee grew up in South Hill, Va., until he moved to the Richmond area and graduated from Varina High School. He was a WWII veteran of the 8th Air Force, and a master upholsterer at Biggs Antique Company. He will be remembered lovingly by all who knew him, including his extended family, friends, close neighbors, and his church family at Jahnke Road Baptist Church. His family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, December 11, at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, December 12, at Jahnke Road Baptist Church, 6023 Jahnke Rd., Richmond, Va. 23225. Interment will follow in Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, Mr. Gee would have wanted all contributions to be forwarded to the church.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
He was a very kind and pleasant man. I met him at Sunrise Assisted Living, where my mother also resides. He often said I reminded him of a parishioner at his church, of which he spoke often and with great affection. A great conversationalist. He enjoyed people, and they enjoyed him. We will miss him.
Barbara Sawyer
December 12, 2008 | Midlothian, VA
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family..Lewis was such a kind and thoughtful man and had such a "peaceful" presence. I worked with your Mother, Nancy, at Bellwood and enjoyed being with them at our Bellwood Retiree Luncheons...they will be missed!
Blessings & Peace.
BJ Gamble
December 11, 2008 | Richmond, VA
To Mr. Gee Family,
My prayers are with you during this time. Mr. Gee will always have a special place in my heart.
Theo Prokopis
December 11, 2008 | Richmond, VA
Lewis Gee was a pleasure to be with, I met Lewis thru Nancy whom I worked with at Bellwood for many years. You 3 children had a great mom & dad. I met u all back in your early days visiting in the office. Ray Willis
Raymond Willis
December 11, 2008 | Chester, VA
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Raymond Willis
December 11, 2008 | Chester, VA
I have had many Christmas dinners with Nancy, Lewis and the Gee family. They welcomed me as part of their family. Lewis was and has always been a kind, gentle, gracious and religious person. God has called him home to be with Nancy once again. My sympathy goes out to Rob, Julie, Karen and their families. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cathie Rivlin
December 11, 2008 | SC
Always a kind word, a hug, and miles of smiles is how we'll remember your Dad. Lewis was truly a special person, and his NARFE family (of which he and your Mother, Nancy, were a part of ) will always remember his as such. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
John & Marge Bartell
December 11, 2008 | Midlothian, VA
Mr. Gee will be sorely missed at the family Christmas parties. He was always smiling and never really complained. I enjoyed seeing him whenever the family gathered. He will be fondly remembered always.
I know this is hard on the family this time of year, but he's home with the Lord he loved so much. I'll be praying for you.
Michelle Jones
December 11, 2008 | Gloucester, VA
Lewis was a wonderful man and such a joy to everyone at church. He just brightened up your Sunday when you saw him at church. He always had a smile on his face no matter what. He will be greatly missed and so will his wonderful smile. He was such a great example for everyone who knew him. What a wonderful Christmas gift for him to get to be with our Lord Jesus Christ for Christmas. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Jan and Allan Cole
Jan Cole
December 10, 2008 | Richmond
