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Roger D. Lewis
of Greeneville, TN
Roger D. Lewis, age 62, of Van Hill Road, Greeneville, Tennesse, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife at his side Wednesday, August 25, 2010. Mr. Lewis, "fondly referred to as 'Doc Lewis", was a veterinarian in Upstate New York for 21 years". He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church and was grateful of all the prayers on his behalf. His family states, "His journey through his cancer led to meeting wonderful, caring people like, AK Angels, the staff at Takoma Regional Hospital, and Jeannie Higgins, to name a few. " He was a lover of all creatures great and small. He enjoyed training and field training his Labrador Retriever. Roger was a gifted cook and baker, a persistent fisherman, an avid hunter and gardener. He was blessed with devoted friends and neighbors who became those friends." He is survived by his wife, Karen Lewis of Greeneville, a son and daughter-in-law; Jeffery and Tess Lewis of New Jersey, two daughters; and sons-in-law; Jennifer and Eric Loftus of Oxford, PA, Heather and Paul Gow of Greeneville, grandchildren; Brian Lewis, Rachel Lewis, both of New Jersey, Scott Brakefield of Ohio, Abigail Loftus of PA; Hayley Gow and Audrey Gow, both of Greeneville, two brothers and a sister-in-law; Richard and Lith Lewis and Roy Lewis, both of Washington State. He was the son of the late Marvell and Ester Rosina Payne Lewis.
Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, August 28, 2010 at the Asbury United Methodist Chapel. Rev. Jeannie Higgins will officiate. There will be no formal visitation. Kiser Rose Hill Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the Lewis family at www.kiserrosehillfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Roger Lewis
Jeff and Ann Roberg
September 14, 2025
We are long time friends and colleagues of Roger and Karen from college days at WSU Veterinary school. We too are so saddened by the death of Roger. We went through 4 years of challenging and difficult times. Karen if you ever see this, send us an email at [email protected]. Ann and Jeff Roberg
September 4, 2010
My deepest sympathies to each of you. May God's love and the kindness of friends and neighbors sustain you through this difficult time and the days ahead. I have many fond memories of time spent at your home in Greene when I was a child. Roger was always happy to have a conversation and I will never forget his smile.
I miss having you all nearby and wish you were here so I could give you some hugs. Please know I am holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Much love,
Brandi (Vandermark) Craver
Julie Michalak
September 1, 2010
Karen,
I've missed you guys so much since you've left and now the world is an even sadder place without Roger. He was a kind, dedicated and talented man that touched so many lives. I hope that you can take some comfort in Roger's battle being over. He was very lucky to have you by his side.
Hold on to your memories and lean on your friends & family for strength. Know that you are both in my thoughts and prayers and will always be in my heart. Luv You!
Laurie Seibert
September 1, 2010
Heather, Please extend my sympathy to your mom and your whole family during this difficult time! My thought are with you.
Laurie Seibert
James McGill
August 30, 2010
Karen, I am sorry for your loss. Roger was a good man and he will be missed by many. My memories of Roger will always be happy. He stood up for me on my wedding day and was present when my children were born. He was a man who gave freely of himself and I was one of those lucky enough to call him a friend. You are in our prayers.
Roger I expect you are running flyer marks with Centaur, Dream and Lil Man, hope you get a ribbon! Save me a seat at the pig roast. Miss you, Jim
Karlene Kenyon Rice
August 30, 2010
My condolences to the Lewis' family. Dr. Lewis was always so kind and gentle with animals. Whenever we had a situation with our horses, he always came right away and always stepped right up to them, never afraid. Haven't found a vet yet that can take his place. My deepest sympathy.
Janice Roberts-Castle
August 30, 2010
Dear Heather and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow. May your wonderful memories ease the pain and help you as you overcome your loss.
Donna Sechrist
August 29, 2010
Karen and family, I was so sorry to read about the loss of your loved one. May God give you strength and comfort at this time. Psalm 34:18 God is close to the brokenhearted he saves those who are crushed in spirit.
August 29, 2010
Karen, very sorry for your loss. We have fond memories of Roger, always loved bringing the dogs to him for there needs. Larry and Marie Lawton (Greene, NY)
BJ & Doug Fairbanks
August 29, 2010
To Doc Lewis's family,
It's been many years, we didn't know where Doc retired to. We are very saddened now to hear of his passing. We always, always enjoyed visiting with him whether it was at his animal hospital or at our mini farm. He was just the greatest Vet we've ever met and we greatly missed him after he retired. So many incidents where he rescued our animal's but two we fondly remember...we had 3 wandering ducks until they got too close to the road. The lone survivor had a broken leg...Doc said bring her on over, he wanted to 'see if he could fix a ducks leg'...a tiny cast and weeks of misting her in her stall, she was good as new! My young stallion caught his ear on a barb, piercing a vein, I panicked, got Doc out of bed at 5am and he 'calmly' said 'he was on his way'! He also took time out to talk with our 4H dtr when she was working on presentations about qtr horses & thinking about becoming a vet. Once at our farm I asked him why he became a vet...he said he loved science! We miss you, 'Doc'. R.I.P.
Our deepest sympathies to the famiy.
Peg Marr
August 28, 2010
Dear Karen, Jeff, Jennifer, and Heather,
Roger was a wonderful, caring, compassionate veterinarian and human being. We have heartwarming memories of his love of animals and dedication to his profession when one of our cats, Mittens, suffered a badly damaged jaw after being hit by a car. Mittens became the "office cat" because Roger would not send him home until he could eat on his own. In his words," I am determined to make that cat's jaw work!" And he did. Mittens lived a long and happy life thanks to Roger's dedicated care.
Another fond memory involved a nest of abandoned field mice that our kids found and begged us to save. We called Roger for feeding advice, and within half an hour he responded with a recipe for "mouse milk," a recipe I have saved to this day!
Roger was truly Greene's James Herriot. We will never forget him. Our deepest sympathy on your loss.
Love and prayers to you all. We miss you.
Peg and George Marr, and Mike, Betsy, and Janie
Maggie Diefenbacher-Delgado
August 28, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with your whole family. Doc Lewis was a wonderful veterinarian.
Sean Nolan
August 28, 2010
My condolences, I always enjoyed talking "Labradors" with Roger. What a wonderful man, he will be thought of often and greatly missed.
Sean
JANICE WHELAN
August 27, 2010
KAREN,
MY CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW. WE ARE THINKING OF YOU ON REHAB.
YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS,
JANICE WHELAN TAKOMA REHAB
Tom and Alice Jose
August 27, 2010
Our condolences and prayers for the Lewis family in this difficult time of sorrow.
Irene Radicchi
August 27, 2010
Karen, I am very sorry of your loss. Working with you for so many years I feel as though I knew Roger. I think of you often and again am very sorry for you and your family.
Irene Radicchi
Jo Olver
August 27, 2010
"I still miss those I loved who are no longer with me, but I find I am grateful for having loved them. The gratitude has finally conquered the loss." I will never forget Roger's turtle soup. Peace be with you. Dr Jo Afton, NY
Jennifer (Crissey) Lee
August 27, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I have fond memories as a kid of Doc Lewis and Doc Crissey. My deepest sympathy...
Pam & Samantha Sousa
August 26, 2010
May your memories comfort you and give you strength. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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