Herbert Lewis Obituary Herbert Martin Lewis, Jr. March 2, 1939 - September 2, 2022 Franklin - Herbert ("Herbie") Martin Lewis Jr., 83, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 2, 2022 at Southampton Memorial Hospital. Born in Greensboro, North Carolina and raised a proud Franklin resident, he was the son of the late Herbert M Lewis Sr. and Jesse Hurd Lewis. He was predeceased by his beloved brother, Thomas H. Lewis and his only daughter, Anna Parker. Herbie was a graduate of Franklin High School and attended Randolph-Macon College alongside his "little" brother. After college, he returned to Franklin where he met his wife of 60 years, Rita Lewis, and was employed at Union Camp. He will be remembered as the smart, kind, and loving husband, father, and doting grandfather that he was. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Rita Lewis, his granddaughter Paige Parker, his nephew Harrison Lewis, and his extended family in Georgia, Susan Vick Dunn (daughter of the late Connie Vick), her husband Chris Dunn, and their daughter Katie Dunn. A memorial service will be held in Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, Virginia on Thursday September 8 at 11am with Rev. Ned Alderman officiating. Memorial donations may be made to High Street United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 218, Franklin, VA. 23851. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory - Franklin on Sep. 3, 2022. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/herbert-lewis-jr 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/herbert-lewis-obituary?id36410634 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative summary of the obituary Herbert Martin Lewis Jr., 83, died on 2 September 2022 in Franklin, Virginia. Born on 2 March 1939 in Greensboro, North Carolina, he was a Franklin High School graduate and attended Randolph Macon College. He worked at Union Camp and was married to Rita Lewis for 60 years. ### Narrative summary of funeral services A memorial service was held on 8 September 2022 at 11 am at Wright Funeral Home in Franklin, Virginia, with Rev. Ned Alderman officiating. Memorial donations were suggested to High Street United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 218, Franklin, VA 23851. ### The Edited Obituary Herbert Martin Lewis, Jr. 2 March 1939 - 2 September 2022 Franklin - Herbert ("Herbie") Martin Lewis Jr., 83, passed away peacefully in his sleep on 2 September 2022 at Southampton Memorial Hospital. Born in Greensboro, North Carolina and raised a proud Franklin resident, he was the son of the late Herbert M Lewis Sr. and Jesse Hurd Lewis. He was predeceased by his beloved brother, Thomas H. Lewis and his only daughter, Anna Parker. Herbie was a graduate of Franklin High School and attended Randolph Macon College alongside his "little" brother. After college, he returned to Franklin where he met his wife of 60 years, Rita Lewis, and was employed at Union Camp. He will be remembered as the smart, kind, and loving husband, father, and doting grandfather that he was. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Rita Lewis, his granddaughter Paige Parker, his nephew Harrison Lewis, and his extended family in Georgia, Susan Vick Dunn (daughter of the late Connie Vick), her husband Chris Dunn, and their daughter Katie Dunn. A memorial service will be held in Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, Virginia on 8 September at 11 am with Rev. Ned Alderman officiating. Memorial donations may be made to High Street United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 218, Franklin, VA 23851. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Herbert Martin Lewis Jr. | |---------|---------------------------------------------------------------------| | Age | 83 | | Birth | 2 March 1939; Greensboro, North Carolina | | Death | 2 September 2022; Southampton Memorial Hospital, Franklin, Virginia | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |--------------------------|---------------------|--------------------------------| | Herbert Martin Lewis Jr. | Decedent | Franklin, Virginia | | Rita Lewis | Spouse | Franklin, Virginia | | Herbert M. Lewis Sr. | Parent | Unknown | | Jesse Hurd Lewis | Parent | Unknown | | Anna Parker | Predeceased Child | -- | | Thomas H. Lewis | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Paige Parker | Grandchild | Unknown | | Harrison Lewis | Nephew | Unknown | | Susan Vick Dunn | Other Family | Georgia | | Chris Dunn | Other Family | Georgia | | Katie Dunn | Other Family | Georgia | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Herbert Lewis Jr. was known as "Herbie" to friends and family. 2. He was a graduate of Franklin High School. 3. He attended Randolph Macon College. 4. After college, he returned to Franklin. 5. He was employed at Union Camp. 6. He was described as smart, kind, and loving. 7. He was a doting grandfather. ### Publication Details Place: Legacy.com Name: Wright Funeral Home and Crematory , Franklin Date: 3 September 2022