Lewis Pemberton Obituary

New London - Rev. Lewis H. Pemberton passed away June 4, 2007, at his home in Rocky Mount, N.C.

He was born in Duplin County, N.C., Dec. 5, 1927.

He resided in New London for most of his life and he was a pastor at Full Gospel Tabernacle Church in Old Saybrook for 29 years.

He is survived by his three children, Lynda Johnson of Rocky Mount, N.C., Joyce Myers of Groton, and Alfred Pemberton of Springfield, Mass.; two brothers, Willie Pemberton of Dudley, N.C. and James Wilbert Pemberton of New London; his sister, Pauline Tate of Mount Olive, N.C.; and grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a multitude of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

To send his family a note of remembrance/condolence, please send to McIntyre Funeral Home, 401 South Center St., Mount Olive NC 28365.

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Published by The Day on Jun. 7, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Lewis Pemberton

11 Entries

June 14, 2007

To the Pemberton Family, We've known each other for a very long time. You have our deepest heartfelt prayers and sympathies. May The Lord be with you all. The Neal Family.

Jerry-n-Debbie Collett

June 13, 2007

To the Pemberton family,Lou will be missed.He was a wonderful person. A big smile and a bigger heart. A spiritual blessing to us both.

Julie Creasey-Greer

June 11, 2007

To Pemberton and Tate Family. I have many fond memories of The Reverend. I made many journeys to his church in Old Saybrook,when I was a resident of New London.Our family trees grew pretty close together, over many years. I have confidence in God that He is able to give all of you the comfort that is needed to get you through this very difficult time. May He grant you peace, knowing that your loved one has gone home to be with Our Creator.

Warren Pemberton

June 11, 2007

I will miss my uncle. He was always full of wisdom and comedy. I enjoyed going fishing with him and my father. He will be truly missed.

melvin bellinger

June 10, 2007

From the Bellinger family
You are in our prayers

jodi mangelinkx

June 8, 2007

to alfred, your father was one of the best people that couldve ever entered my life , all the years of laughs and breakfasts ,and all the holloween parties when our kids were little ,, please look me up when you are in town ,, uncle lewis will be sadly missed

jodi,daniel,jesse,mark,laura,and greg

Myron Hendel

June 8, 2007

To The Family of Rev. Lewis Pemberton, Lou worked for our company for many, many years. He was an exceptional employee, reliable, capable, and friendly. Everybody who worked with him loved him. He used to visit me at my office on occasion and I always enjoyed seeing him. He was a religious man and now he is at peace with the Lord. My condolenes to the family. Myron Hendel

Linda Horton

June 7, 2007

Uncle Lewis will always be remembered as my worship leader and guidence counselor for life.
He was my Mother prayer partner and friend. We will miss him dearly.

Danyell Williams

June 7, 2007

Deaar Grandpa,

I cant believe its been 2 years that we last saw each other and now we will never see each other again. You was the greatest grandfather in the world and i dont know how im gonna get through this time but i know the lord will help me. I love you and will miss you always.

Danyell (gregor) Williams

Jim Spinnato

June 7, 2007

My condolences to Lou’s family. My dad, Sonny Spinnato, worked with Lou for years at Hendel Manufacturing so I’ve known him since I was a young boy. He was a great man and I will miss him

Joann Starkweather-Kerr

June 7, 2007

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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