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James Lewis Obituary
Jimmy (James F. Lewis III) 58 passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 20th.
He was born in Wadesboro, NC, first born son of the late Betsy & Jim Lewis, formerly of Greenville. He grew up in Gastonia, NC, and lived the last 25 years in Greenville and Farmville. Jimmy was an Eagle Scout and graduate of Ashbrook High School & Davidson College.
He is survived by the love of his life Terry Cusack, sisters Bonnie and husband William Clark & Hannah Lowry and brother Stephen and wife Tammy Lewis.
He adored and was adored by his nieces and nephews: Elizabeth and Will Clark, Stephen Jr., Elliott and Gabby Lewis, - along with scores of children that knew him as "Uncle Jimmy."
Jimmy loved trains - chasing them, building them (in HO scale) and running them. He was a member of W.A.R.M., a train club in Wilson, for more than 30 years and enjoyed most Saturdays playing around the layout.
A memorial celebration will be held at 3 pm, Saturday April 2 at the First Presbyterian Church in Greenville. Visitation will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, prayerfully consider a contribution to: Les Feldick Ministries, 30706 W. Lona Valley Rd., Kinta, OK 74552; Connect Community Center, c/o 1209 Breakfast Ministry, 4005 Corey Road Winterville, NC 28590; Vidant Hospice P.O. Box 8489 Greenville, NC 27835.
As published in The Daily Reflector
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Dan Joyner
April 26, 2016
Terry,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with and family.
Verna Warters
April 2, 2016
As I prepare for your memorial, it's so hard to believe that I will no longer say Terry and Jimmy next door. It's just Terry now. That is a heartbreaking reality. You were still young and full of life. Truth is..we should all be prepared. Live life, love your family and friends, and know Jesus. That is the only thing that can mend our hearts. Knowing you are with him. For the ones left here, I pray for the comfort of knowing they will see you again. This world is not our home. RIP Jimmy
Tom Swanson
April 1, 2016
All of us management trainees from Planters Bank in 1981 formed an informal fraternity and Jimmy was a loyal brother to us all. He was always positive and never had a bad thing to say about anyone. We all had more good times and stories than we can recall. The world we know is a duller place now but I pray that the good memories will sustain those closest to Jimmy through this difficult time. Jimmy left a legacy of laughter and love and we should should honor his memory by doing the same.
Paul Dougherty
April 1, 2016
I struggle with finding the right words to say because there is no measure of words that compares to what a weighted heart feels, but knowing that is were you are, you will always be there, your friend and Terry's, Paul
Marlene Bradley
March 31, 2016
So sorry Terry for your lost you are in our thoughts and prayers
Martha Campbell
March 31, 2016
Terry, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Glenn Love
March 30, 2016
Dear Terry & Lewis family,
I am so saddened by your loss and our loss. Jimmy was a loyal friend to me, and someone with whom I spent more time with over the last 34+ years than anyone else outside of my own family. I will cherish the laughs and good times we had together for the rest of my days here on earth. One thing for sure can be said about Jimmy: He did it his way, and he never had any concerns about what other people thought. "It will be all right," he would say, no matter what the concerns were. He was truly one-of-a-kind, and I thank the dear Lord for bringing us together as friends in 1981.
I am praying for all who Jimmy touched in his life, especially you, Terry, and Jimmy's family.
Kim Avery
March 30, 2016
Praying for you Terry, and both of your sweet families. So sorry for your loss.
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