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The Rev Lewis Fleming Zachary Jr.
The Rev Lewis Zachary Jr. Obituary
GRAHAM - The Rev. Lewis Fleming Zachary Jr., 65, of 1941 Jones Drive, Mebane, N.C., died at 5:49 p.m. Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at the Hospice Home of Burlington following one and one-half years of failing health and two weeks critical illness.
A native of Alamance County, he founded Agape Baptist Church, was retired from Steve's Garden Market and worked many years for Byrd's Food Center. He shared a special love for his children and grandchildren. Lewis loved restoring old cars, raising livestock and keeping up his yard work. He enjoyed music by Elvis Presley.
Survivors include his daughter, Xan Z. Hunter and husband Ed of Fayetteville; son Trey Zachary and wife Anita of Angier; grandchildren, Jordan Zachary of Angier and Zachary Hunter of Fayetteville; special companion, Bonnie Albright of Burlington; sisters, Pat Z. Kenyon of Mebane and Angela Z. McCormick (Scott) of Naples, Fla.; and loving nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis Fleming Zachary Sr. and Helen Cole Zachary.
The family will receive friends at the McClure Funeral Home, 1030 South Main Street, Graham, N.C. on Thursday evening from 5 until 7 p.m. and at other times at the home of Pat Kenyon, 610 Wilba Road, Mebane, N.C.
The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, November 19, 2010 at the Agape Baptist Church, Mebane, N.C. by the Rev. Larry Lamberth. Burial will be in the Hawfields Presbyterian Church cemetery, Mebane, N.C.
Memorials may be made to The Hospice Home, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, N.C. 27215.
Online condolences may be made at www.mcclurefuneralservice.net.
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Memories and Condolences
for The Rev Lewis Zachary Jr.
November 30, 2010
Trey, Xan, family and special friend, David Rich. I'm so sorry for your loss of the physical presence of your Dad, Granddad, brother and friend. I do praise the Lord that he is pain-free and free of all disease. He's exploring the glories of Heaven.
We graduated SHS together in 1963. I always thought highly of Lewis. He stood out from the rest with his meek and quiet spirit, and his kindness. I've thought of him SO many times over the years, wondering where he was and how he was doing. Then I got in touch with David Rich and he filled me in a couple of years ago.
Remember first what the Lord Himself said: 'to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord'...from His Holy Word! That is His promise to all who own Him as their Saviour and Lord!
I am into genealogy and have heard this said many times. Maybe it'll help with your healing, even if only a little bit. It is this: If our loved ones who died in the Lord are WITH the Lord, and the Lord is with us, then just how far away from us can our loved ones be, who died in the Lord? It has come to mean a lot to me over the years. Praise be to Him for caring for and loving Lewis!
I'm so sorry to have missed the visitation and funeral, but we were out of State in Kansas to visit our son and grandchildren; however I checked daily on Lewis.
May the Lord be with each of you in your path of healing! Keep it in your heart that you will be with him one day where he'll share all the Glories of Heaven and Jesus!
A SHS '63 classmate and friend who loved your Lewis.
Ila May Patterson Bowman
Reidsville, NC
Al & Alice Lively
November 20, 2010
Rest In Peace
Dianne Crawford
November 19, 2010
Lewis will be greatly missed in the community. He was a very kind and loving person.
Ben Vestal
November 18, 2010
I remember Lewis' tears whenever he would give his testimony, sing, or just talk about the Lord. He was a great inspiration to me. He helped me get the authorization to live off campus years ago here in Lynchburg. He was never at a loss for words. God used him greatly in many ways! I will always love his earthly story.
Burnice/Karen Cates
November 18, 2010
Lewis will be missed so much, we learned alot from Lewis,but,he's walking the streets of gold now & he's no longer in pain..Burnice & Karen Cates,Efland,N.C.
Wayne Johnson
November 18, 2010
Thing of all the good times past and looking forward to the good times ahead when we meet again. Thinking of you always.
Wayne and Brenda Johnson
Tracey Blevins (Florence)
November 18, 2010
Words can not express how deeply Lewis will be missed. He was a blessing to all that met him. If you knew him you were a better person. He married my parents when I was just 7 years old and then came back and performed their vow renewing ceremony 25 years later. He has always had a special place in the hearts of my family. He was always kind and gentle to everyone. He will be missed.
wayne johnson
November 18, 2010
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)
©Copyright 1998-2010
Kelly Williams
November 17, 2010
Words can not say how much Lewis is going to be missed.I've known Lewis as long as I've been living for I was just a baby when he arrived in our lives as our preacher.But Lewis was more then just a preacher for us all he was family he and his family felt like our extended family.I miss all the times he and his family would come and spend the evenings after church eating lunch at my mom and dads home.These are sweet memories that I will always carry with me it's always been one of my happy places that I keep close to my heart.Lewis touched so many lives in Agape Baptist Church.He was a very humble man and very caring.He made a big impact on all of us.I will be forever thankful that he was our preacher and friend.Praise The Lord Lewis I'm happy for you you're smiling on us from Heaven.I know you're happy to be home.Thank you so much for all that you gave us.We will never forget you we love you and will miss you.
Kelly Williams
Hermene Harward
November 17, 2010
Trey,Xan and family. I was so sadden to hear about Lewis's passing. We love Lewis and his family and know that he will be greatly missed. All of you are in our prayer. May God bless and comfort all of you. Love you guys, Hermene, Lorrie and Mike.
Donnie &Glenna Alley
November 17, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time.
Mike Sutton
November 17, 2010
Lewis will be missed. He is walking streets of gold because a little girl wanted her dad to take her to church. God bless the family.
Mike & Donna
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