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Corey Lewis Obituary

Our hearts are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of our son, Mr. Corey Marsielle Lewis Jr., 16, of Petersburg, Va., who departed this life on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011.

He was born on Aug. 7, 1994, to Letitia Rollins and Corey M. Lewis Sr.

He was preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Gene Gilliam; paternal grandfather, Fred C. Jones Sr.; maternal great-grandmother, Natherine Rollins; paternal great-grandmother, Nellie Lewis; paternal great-great-grandmother, Annie G. Berry; uncle, Fred C. "Lil Fred" Jones Jr.; great-aunts, Mary Rollins, Louise F. Scott and Alice Briggs; great-uncles, Herbert Rollins and Leroy Smith.

Left to cherish his memories, his parents, Letitia Rollins of Petersburg, Va., and Corey M. Lewis Sr. of Prince George, Va.; three brothers, Che' T. Lewis, Kimahry R. Lewis and Daquane Hinton; four sisters, Sh'niya N.M. Rollins, Dyamond Naicora Lewis, Tyrasha M. Browder and Tiasha R. Browder, all of Petersburg, Va.; loving and devoted grandmothers, Shirley Rollins of Petersburg, Va., and Kim Edmonds of Prince George County, Va.; great-grandmother, Mildred Jones of Petersburg, Va.; four aunts, devoted-Colitha Rollins, Darissa Edmonds, Christinia Rollins and Shauntelle Jones; two uncles, Adrian Edmonds and Zequez Jones; great-aunts, devoted-Daisy Claiborne, Vanessa Walker, Marie Rollins, Ernette Crawley, Lillie B. Lewis and Barbara McCrae; great-uncles, Howard Walker, Hermon Rollins, Melvin Rollins, Timothy Jones, Clifton Weaver and Bobby Weaver, all of Petersburg, Va., and Bernard "BB" Lewis of Manhattan, N.Y.; great-great-aunt, Dorothy Leach of Petersburg, Va.; great-great-uncle, the Rev. Leroy A. Cherry (Brenda) of Petersburg, Va.; godparents, Elayne Moore and Walter Tucker; and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be held noon Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, at Third Baptist Church, 550 Farmer St., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Leroy Cherry, pastor, eulogist. The interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at 1025 S. Crater Road, Apartment 16-C, Petersburg, Va., and may be contacted by calling 804-691-2559 and 13090 Gravelbrook Road, Petersburg, Va. (Prince George County) and may be contacted by calling 804-586-9960.

Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Lewis at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., 804-732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

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Published by The Progress-Index from Aug. 7 to Aug. 11, 2011.

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August 16, 2011

Rip Corey I'ma miss you

August 16, 2011

This is for Corey :) Rest In Paradise I'll Be there with you When it's my time.

Wayne Scott

August 13, 2011

May The Good Lord Open up a Window in the Sky and Pour out a Wonderful Blessing for The Lewis and Rollins Family's.

Be Bless and Take care,

Wayne Robert Scott

SYLVIA HINES-DAVIS

August 13, 2011

Touche and family, may your memories of your yesterday's comfort all of your tomorrow's. May God strengthen you all during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

ERICA PARHAM THORNE (TWINKIE PIE)

August 13, 2011

I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST, MY HEART HURT FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

Tee Hutcherson

August 12, 2011

I would like to send my condolences to the family Corey Lewis

Ms. Halterman

August 12, 2011

I'm going to miss your smiling face Corey. You always were such a sweetheart when I saw you walking in the hall. May God's loving arms embrace your family at this difficult time.

kalistiya "tesha" Goode Thompson

August 11, 2011

i would like to extend my condolenses to the family during ur time of grief,may God continue to watch over u and give u PEACE like a RIVER,

Gilbert Ralls

August 11, 2011

R.I.P. Lil' Corey...

NY Rell

August 11, 2011

Damn my lil man, I still don't wanna believe it! I still c u wanting to go with me when I left Neenee house! I know u in a better place, but we still miss u down here!

August 10, 2011

I never taught Corey at Dinwiddie Middle School but I knew of him. I clearly remember shaking his hand one day at school while speaking to him. I wish I could have done more, we should all do more. Our condolences to the Lewis family. The Spence families, Petersburg and Dinwiddie, VA

August 10, 2011

Dawnell Fletcher

Miss you lil cuz!

Traci Allen

August 9, 2011

My condolences to the family for your loss. I taught Corey and Che PE at Virginia Ave. May God bless and strengthen you during this difficult time

Dasha

August 9, 2011

R.I.P U WILL B MISSED

Danielle Davis

August 9, 2011

Corey, I will never forget your beautiful smile, your laugh, or your "swagger." You were one of my favorite students and I will truly miss you. My heart goes out to your family and all with whom you came in contact. I promised you that I would always be there to help you and now I know that your spirit will always be with me to help me. You will be missed---Ms. Davis

Sha-Quita Chapman

August 9, 2011

dear keedy and corey. i am so sorry for the lost of your beloved son. God needed him in a very special way to do his work. keedy u know u r my heart and i love u forever.love shaquita ,michael,mike-mike and nate

August 9, 2011

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST FROM THE HOBBS FAMILY OF HOPEWELL VA

Ms. Chambliss

August 8, 2011

R.I.P Corey, you will be truly missed.Your were one of my favorite students. My condolences and prayers go out to the family of Corey. I too am truly sadden...

Jasmine Winfield

August 8, 2011

im sorry to here of your lost i went to school with corey he is very loved *REST IN PARADISE* WE LOVE YOU

Theodosia Jones

August 8, 2011

To KeKe and Family, We are sadden to hear that Corey has passed. We would like to send our condolence. May God be with you all during this challenging time.
Theodosia Jones and Family

Quiandra Prosise

August 8, 2011

MANE REST.IN.PARIDISE LIL BROTHA .I LOVE YOU LIL COREY. IMMA MAKE SURE YO MOMS CHE SHANIYA YO LIL BRO YO AND YO DAD MAKE IT THROUGH THIS ITS STILL HARD TO BELIEVE MY LIL BROTHA GONE MANE WE DONE BEEN THE A LOT TOGETHER WE GO ALL THE WAY BACK TO 4TH GRADE YO I LOVE YOU WATCH OVA MY LIL ONE TIL I GET THERE BRODEE I LOVE YOU :'( Qui'Andra)':

MONICA WARREN

August 8, 2011

RIP TO A YOUNG MAN I DID NOT NO I PRAY THE LORD WATCH OVER YOUR FAMILY AND GIVE THEM STRENTH

Shaquitta Eley

August 8, 2011

r.i.p corey..forever be missed :/

Veronica Ramos

August 8, 2011

Letitia I'm sorry to hear the news.

I pray that the love of God enfolds you and your love ones, during your journey through grief.
my sincere condolences to you and your family.

Diane Simms

August 7, 2011

Happy Birthday Corey , You Will Be Missed .. If Only You Stayed On This Earth For 22 More Hours , You Wouldve Been Here To Share It With Us ! R.I.P Corey , I Give My Reguards To His Family , Everything Will Look Up Soon <3 Be Safe

August 7, 2011

SORRY FOR YOUR LOST HE WAS MY FRIEND KHADIJAH GARRETT

Tracey Jackson

August 7, 2011

May God be with you KeKe, Colitha, Ms. Shirley, and Touchea. God has a master plan for us all and we are but waiting on his next move forour lives. Yet behold that he does not leaves us without knowledge, wisdom and the Holy Spirit as weapons, guidance and protection while on this earth. Hear ye the call of his word and maintain faith, and your prayers will be answered.
Respectfully and in Condolence,
Tracey and Family

shekina (pie) gee

August 7, 2011

rip corey we love u but god love u best dat y he called his angel hme save a seat 4 me corey n 2 keke n the entire rollins family i will keep u n my prayers

Crishanya Smith

August 7, 2011

Corey , You Will Truly Be Missed .. By Me , And All Your Other Loved Ones Outcheaa ,.. Happy Birthday : )

CASSANDRA RAWLINGS

August 7, 2011

TO,THE FAMILY OF COREY LEWIS MY HEART AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY AND MY CONDOLENCE. MY GOD GUIDE YOU THROW THIS PASSING OF YOUR LOVE ONE. I DIDNT NO HIM BUT MY HEART IS SADDEN FROM YOUR LOST OF YOUR CHILD AND ITS A HEART BREAKIN MOMENT FOR EVERYBODY THAT KNEW HIM.MY GOD BLESS THIS FAMILY

Shanellie Graham

August 7, 2011

R.I.P Corey U Will Be Truley Missed

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