Robert Lewis Obituary Robert Johnson Lewis December 23, 1940 - March 4, 2024 Boykins - Robert "Bobby" Johnson Lewis, 83, passed away peacefully March 4th, 2024, in his home surrounded by family. Bobby was born in Appomattox, Virginia on December 23, 1940, to the late William Henry Lewis and Thelma Davis Smith. Bobby grew up in Appomattox and graduated from Appomattox High School. He met Patricia "Pat" Lassiter Lewis on Main Street in Boykins in 1962 when Pat was leaving work, and Bobby called out "When are you going to take me for a ride?" After this encounter, they were inseparable and were married on January 27, 1963, at Boykins Baptist Church. Bobby was passionate about serving others. He has held many titles in his lifetime, Honorary Lifetime Deacon at Boykins Baptist Church, Honorary Lifetime Member of the Boykins Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad for his years of service and dedication to the community, Scoutmaster for Boykins Boy Scouts Troop 212, and Volunteer at Meherrin Elementary School in the Lifesavers for Reading Program. Among these titles in the community, his favorites were husband, father, Pop Pop, and friend. Bobby enjoyed going to various Shooting Academies with his son, Bill. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife, Pat, on bus trips and cruise trips. He enjoyed preparing breakfast every Wednesday, alongside R. T. Lassiter and Paster Raymond Bunn, at Boykins Baptist Church for their bible study. He looked forward to the many school activities, softball games, cross country meets, and dinners spent with his granddaughter, Kelby. Bobby will forever be remembered as a generous and god-loving man, who touched the lives of many people throughout his short time on this earth. As Psalm 73:26 states, "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. " May we all live and love as Bobby did. Left to cherish his memory is the love of his life Patricia Lassiter Lewis. They celebrated 61 happy years of marriage in January of this year. He is also survived by his son, William "Bill" Johnson Lewis and his wife Michelle, his "pride and joy"/granddaughter, Kelby Lewis Harrup and her husband Braxton, and cousins JB Hudnall and his daughters Jill and Katie, and nephew Clete Lassiter and his wife Renee. He is preceded in death by Thelma Davis Smith (mother), Hinton T. Smith (stepfather), Mildred Lassiter (mother-in-law), and Buck Lassiter (brother-in-law). A funeral service will be held at 3 PM, Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Boykins Baptist Church with Pastor Raymond Bunn officiating. The Burial will follow at Beechwood Cemetery in Boykins. The family will be receiving friends at 2 PM on Thursday, March 7, 2024, in the fellowship hall at Boykins Baptist Church. Memorial donations can be made to Boykins Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad at P. O. Box 347 Boykins, VA 23827 and Boykins Baptist Church at P. O. Box 316, Boykins, VA 23827. We would like to thank Shanna Long, Dianne Suiter, and staff of Gentiva Hospice for their exceptional care, as Bobby called them "God s angels. " Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home - Boykins on Mar. 5, 2024. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Robert-Lewis 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/robert-lewis-obituary?id=54542467 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Robert "Bobby" Johnson Lewis, 83, of Boykins, died 4 March 2024. Born 23 December 1940 in Appomattox, VA, he married Patricia Lassiter in 1963. A dedicated community servant, he was survived by his wife, son, granddaughter, and extended family. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A funeral service was held at 3 PM, 7 March 2024, at Boykins Baptist Church with Pastor Raymond Bunn officiating. Burial followed at Beechwood Cemetery in Boykins. The family received friends at 2 PM in the church fellowship hall. ### The Edited Obituary Robert Johnson Lewis 23 December 1940 - 4 March 2024 Boykins - Robert "Bobby" Johnson Lewis, 83, passed away peacefully 4 March 2024, in his home surrounded by family. Bobby was born in Appomattox, Virginia on 23 December 1940, to the late William Henry Lewis and Thelma Davis Smith. Bobby grew up in Appomattox and graduated from Appomattox High School. He met Patricia "Pat" Lassiter Lewis on Main Street in Boykins in 1962 when Pat was leaving work, and Bobby called out "When are you going to take me for a ride?" After this encounter, they were inseparable and were married on 27 January 1963, at Boykins Baptist Church. Bobby was passionate about serving others. He has held many titles in his lifetime, Honorary Lifetime Deacon at Boykins Baptist Church, Honorary Lifetime Member of the Boykins Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad for his years of service and dedication to the community, Scoutmaster for Boykins Boy Scouts Troop 212, and Volunteer at Meherrin Elementary School in the Lifesavers for Reading Program. Among these titles in the community, his favorites were husband, father, Pop Pop, and friend. Bobby enjoyed going to various Shooting Academies with his son, Bill. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife, Pat, on bus trips and cruise trips. He enjoyed preparing breakfast every Wednesday, alongside R. T. Lassiter and Pastor Raymond Bunn, at Boykins Baptist Church for their bible study. He looked forward to the many school activities, softball games, cross country meets, and dinners spent with his granddaughter, Kelby. Bobby will forever be remembered as a generous and god loving man, who touched the lives of many people throughout his short time on this earth. As Psalm 73:26 states, "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." May we all live and love as Bobby did. Left to cherish his memory is the love of his life Patricia Lassiter Lewis. They celebrated 61 happy years of marriage in January of this year. He is also survived by his son, William "Bill" Johnson Lewis and his wife Michelle, his "pride and joy"/granddaughter, Kelby Lewis Harrup and her husband Braxton, and cousins JB Hudnall and his daughters Jill and Katie, and nephew Clete Lassiter and his wife Renee. He is preceded in death by Thelma Davis Smith (mother), Hinton T. Smith (stepfather), Mildred Lassiter (mother in law), and Buck Lassiter (brother in law). A funeral service will be held at 3 PM, Thursday, 7 March 2024, at Boykins Baptist Church with Pastor Raymond Bunn officiating. The Burial will follow at Beechwood Cemetery in Boykins. The family will be receiving friends at 2 PM on Thursday, 7 March 2024, in the fellowship hall at Boykins Baptist Church. Memorial donations can be made to Boykins Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad at P. O. Box 347 Boykins, VA 23827 and Boykins Baptist Church at P. O. Box 316, Boykins, VA 23827. We would like to thank Shanna Long, Dianne Suiter, and staff of Gentiva Hospice for their exceptional care, as Bobby called them "God's angels." ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Robert Johnson Lewis | |---------|----------------------------------------| | Age | 83 | | Birth | 23 December 1940; Appomattox, Virginia | | Death | 4 March 2024; Boykins, Virginia | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |----------------------------|---------------------|-------------------| | Robert Johnson Lewis | Decedent | Boykins, Virginia | | Patricia Lassiter Lewis | Spouse | Boykins, Virginia | | William Henry Lewis | Parent | -- | | Thelma Davis Smith | Parent | -- | | William Bill Johnson Lewis | Child | Unknown | | Kelby Lewis Harrup | Grandchild | Unknown | | JB Hudnall | Cousin | Unknown | | Jill Hudnall | Cousin's Child | Unknown | | Katie Hudnall | Cousin's Child | Unknown | | Clete Lassiter | Nephew | Unknown | | Renee Lassiter | Nephew's Spouse | Unknown | | Hinton T. Smith | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Mildred Lassiter | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Buck Lassiter | Predeceased Sibling | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Graduated from Appomattox High School. 2. Met his wife Patricia "Pat" Lassiter Lewis on Main Street in Boykins in 1962. 3. Married on 27 January 1963 at Boykins Baptist Church. 4. Served as Honorary Lifetime Deacon at Boykins Baptist Church. 5. Honorary Lifetime Member of the Boykins Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad. 6. Served as Scoutmaster for Boykins Boy Scouts Troop 212. 7. Volunteered at Meherrin Elementary School in the Lifesavers for Reading Program. 8. Enjoyed going to various Shooting Academies with his son, Bill. 9. Traveled with his wife on bus trips and cruise trips. 10. Prepared breakfast every Wednesday at Boykins Baptist Church for bible study. 11. Enjoyed attending school activities, softball games, and cross country meets with his granddaughter. 12. Celebrated 61 years of marriage in January 2024. ### Publication Details | Place | Name | Date | |---------|------------|--------- | | Unknown | Legacy.com | 5 March 2024 |