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Richard Lewis Obituary
Richard Alwyn Lewis, known to family and friends as “Dick”, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at his home in Harrisburg, North Carolina. He was 84.
Mr. Lewis was born November 17, 1939 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania to the late Alwyn Meurig Lewis and Annabelle Kinnison.
He was also preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Joan Rae Lewis, and brother, John C. Lewis.
After obtaining an associate degree, Richard served in the United States Army, splitting his time between Korea and Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. After leaving the service, Richard worked as an engineer and manager for IBM for more than 40 years. Richard was a first responder with the Harrisburg Volunteer Rescue, ultimately serving as its Chief. During his free time, he served as a volunteer with Cabarrus County 4-H, enjoyed wood working and tinkering with cars. He was proud of his Welsh heritage and would spend hours researching family genealogy and connecting with extended family who remained in Wales. Richard was a member of Round Hill Lodge No.533 in Endicott, New York.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 am - 12:45 pm, Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Harrisburg. The memorial service will follow at 1:00 pm in the chapel of Hartsell Funeral Home in Harrisburg and be officiated by Reverend Bill Reynolds. Burial will follow at the Carolina Memorial Park, Harrisburg, NC.
He is survived by his daughter, Laurie Lewis Blocker and husband Tony Blocker of Mount Pleasant, NC, son, John Malachi Lewis and wife Amy Blake Lewis of Mt. Pleasant, NC, son, Stephen Richard Lewis of Concord, NC, and his sister, Charlotte Lobach of Hanover, Pennsylvania.
Memorials may be made to: Shriners Hospitals for Children, c/o Donor Relations, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, Florida 33607 Online: https://lovetotherescue.org/how-you-can-help/programs/give-in-memory
Hartsell Funeral Home of Harrisburg is serving the Lewis family.
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