Joseph Lewis - Fair Funeral Home

Joseph Lewis December 5, 1930 - March 7, 2019

Born: Friday Dec 5, 1930

Died: Thursday Mar 7, 2019

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Joseph Solomon Lewis, Sr. of Stoneville, NC went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 7, 2019.

His funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Sunday, March 10 at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service (1 - 2 PM) at Fair Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in Stoneville Municipal Cemetery.

He was born on December 5, 1930, the son of Nathaniel Ray and Viola Patterson Lewis. He spent his entire life in Stoneville, NC and graduated from Stoneville High School in 1949. He married Louvenia “Lou” Rhodes and was the father of two children. Mr. Lewis was a retiree of DuPont, a member and deacon of First Baptist Church of Stoneville, and delivered Meals on Wheels for many years.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Joseph S. Lewis, Jr. and Sue Piver-Lewis of Oak Ridge. Mr. Lewis was a proud grandfather to grandson, Caleb Lewis and granddaughter, Gabrielle Lewis, both of Oak Ridge. Also surviving is his companion for 37 years, Lu Jefferson of Stoneville. He was a proud "Paw Paw" to Alexa Terry Wilde.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Louvenia, daughter Bonnie, brother Jack, and sister-in-law Jane.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Eastern North Carolina Chapter,5171 Glenwood Ave Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27612 or to Hospice of Rockingham County, PO Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27379.

The family would like to thank Lisa Shepherd for her compassion and loving care for the past 9 months and the staff on the 6th Floor of the East Wing of Moses Cone Hospital.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com

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We are praying special prayers for all of you during this difficult time of great sadness. Joe's sweet smile and disposition will always hold a special place in our hearts. We are so very sorry for your personal loss and for our loss as a family. It's hard to let go, but a comfort to know he is at home in heaven with God and those who have gone before. We send each of you our love and a heartfelt hug.
Rena and Richard Linville

Hey Jody and Sue. So sorry to hear about Joe. He and Jack were my only first cousins. My late brother Forrest and I enjoyed them so much while growing up in Stoneville back in the 1940's and 50's. Joe took me on my first hunting trip behind your old house before you were born. I was maybe 12 years old. I almost shot him. It scared us both. We live in Tucson AZ so want be able to attend service but thinking about your family.
Scott and Earlene Lewis

The Patterson family extends sincere condolences to all of the Lewis family. Cousin Joe was a wonderful person and we will miss him dearly.
Fred Patterson

Dear Lewis Family. I am so sorry for your loss, may you find comfort in the words recorded in John 5:28,29. Hope this brought you comfort, for more please visit JW.org.
Mauren King

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