Deacon John Andrew Hewlett Sr.

>HEWLETT, Deacon John Andrew Sr. Wednesday, June 6, 2007, God, in His infinite wisdom, called our loved one home from labor to reward after a lengthy illness, bringing to a close an inspiring and fruitful life. John Andrew Hewlett Sr. was born on September 12, 1913 in Richmond, Va. He was a graduate of Virginia Union University in 1936. He retired from the United States Postal Service after 31 years and was a substitute teacher in the Richmond Public School System. He was a member of Moore Street Missionary Baptist Church for 85 years and was a Deacon for more than 45 years, serving faithfully in many ministries. He was the Past Master of Henrico Lodge No. 41 F&A.M. (PHA). He was also a faithful member of Richmond Chapter No. 1 O.E.S. (PHA). He attained the highest level of Masonry, the 33rd Degree, serving in Richmond Consistory No. 22 A.A.S.R. He was also a member of Mocha Temple No. 7, A.E.A.O.N.M.S., and a member of Phi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity for 74 years, the Democratic Party, the Frontiers of America, Edgehill Civic Association and AARP. He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife of 69 years, Geraldine Wilson Hewlett; sister, Alease Hewlett Payne; and brother, Harrison Hewlett. He is survived by his son, John A. Hewlett Jr. (Yuvonne); devoted daughter and caregiver, Dr. Geraldine Hewlett Ellison; two grandchildren, J. Hunter Ellison of Ocean, N.J. and Portia Hewlett Lacy (Rev. Cleo) of Griffin, Ga.; three stepgrandchildren, four great-grandchildren, six stepgreat-grandchildren; sister, Lucille H. Kenny (Emanuel) of Frazier, Pa.; brother, James O. Hewlett of Daly City, Calif.; three nieces, Alease P. Black, Alfreida Kenny, Esquire and Rose Marie Hewlett; five nephews, Harrison Hewlett III, William Davis III, Douglas Hewlett, Hank Griffin and Hugh Griffin; devoted neighbor, friend and caretaker, Thurman Parker; and a host of other relatives, friends and devoted church members. Family will receive friends on Sunday, June 10, at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Avenue, from 4 to 6 p.m. Fraternal organization services will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Funeral services Monday at Moore Street Missionary Baptist Church, 1408 W. Leigh Street, at 1 p.m. Dr. Alonza L. Lawrence officiating. Interment Riverview Cemetery. Remains will rest in church one hour prior to service.