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JIMMY LEWIS Obituary

LEWIS. Pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church, recording artist and piano player for The Foundations Gospel Group, Reverend Jimmy Lewis was promoted to his eternal home after a long battle with cancer on May 29, 2013, serving and witnessing until the very end. Jimmy is survived by his wife of 13 years, Karla; one stepbrother, Ted Lewis (Janice); one stepsister, Jeanne McPeak; mother and father-in-law, Joyce and Ramsey Norton; sister-in-law, Kelly Norton (Trey); four nieces, Wanda Langford (Ricky), Sharon McConville (Greg), Linda Loveday (Danny) and Andrea Kelly (J.D.); two nephews, W.G. Garrison (Anna) and Matthew Norton; plus numerous cousins and great-nieces and nephews; and preceded in death by his parents, Bessie and Doyle Lewis. Visitation will be held at Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home in Crewe, Va. on Saturday, June 1, 2013 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service will be held Sunday, June 2, 2013 at Union Grove Baptist Church, 2006 County Line Rd., in Keysville, Va. at 2 p.m., followed by graveside service at Liberty Baptist Church, 4498 Bible Rd., Crewe, Va. After completion of graveside services, all are invited to the Burkeville Fire Department Social Hall for food and fellowship with the family.

This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on May 30, 2013.

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Donna Harding Shifflett

June 7, 2013

Jimmy was very special to my family. I pray for comfort and healing for his family and loved ones.

Tony Doughtie

June 1, 2013

One of my biggest disappointments in life is the older I get the farther a part I get from the good things in life. Have spent a many a day at Aunt Bessie and Uncle Joe's back in the 60's and 70's and loved riding with Jimmy on the Coke-a-cola truck. It is a shame to say I have only seen Jimmy twice in the last ten years. it seems that life is important the way we live it today but when something bad happens we remember what we use to have and how good it really was. I will miss you greatly J R. I wish I had stay in touch better. See you one day.

Jan Francisco

May 31, 2013

Our church will miss Pastor Jimmy immensely and so will all of us. He was a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers go out to Karla and her Mom and Dad and the entire family. I am sorry I am unable to attend the viewing or the service as I am out of town. I was hoping to be at one, but it wasn't meant to me. Take care and we will keep you in our prayers.

Jan Francisco

Johnny and Vanessa Dix

May 31, 2013

Our prayers are with the family and friends of Jimmy. He will be missed by many. Praying for God's comfort during this sad time.

Herman Harding

May 30, 2013

Jimmy ... a great guy, if you didn't like Jimmy then one should examine themselves. Condolences to the wife and family and Church family.

Ronnie Rice

May 30, 2013

Jimmy will be missed. I didn't see him very often after we all became adults, but I saw him a lot growing up. He was one of the best piano players I ever heard. Always liked him. We both liked Fords. I deeply regret we will not be able to attend the visitation or funeral due to having to be out of town. I was hoping to be able to attend the visitation, but it was not meant to be.

D Snow

May 30, 2013

Jimmy will be missed by many...had a profound effect on a lot of lives...Thank you Jimmy.

Michele Rice

May 30, 2013

Rest in peace my "little" nephew. God has you in his keeping, we will always have you in our hearts.

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