Joseph Lewis Obituary
Joseph Benjamin Lewis, 88 years old, of Bracey, VA, died December 19, 2025 at Southampton Rehabilitation Center in Richmond, VA.
He was retired from the U.S. Army (MSG E8) and served three terms in Vietnam as both a jumper and infantry soldier. He is survived by his wife, Judy Ryan-Lewis; two sons, Joseph B. Lewis, Jr. and Jeffrey R. Lewis; a daughter, Rita Lewis; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Kingswood Methodist Church, Bracey, VA.
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