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Obituary For Deacon Carver D. Lewis
On Monday, April 8, 2024, Deacon Carver Delano Lewis, of Stuart Ridge Road, Martinsville, VA, transitioned from this earthly life to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born June 13,1942, in Siler City, NC to the late Henry Lewis and Marie Saunders Lewis. In addition to his Carver was preceded in death by his brother Henry Lewis.
While living in Winston Salem, he graduated from Akins High School in 1960. Carver became a member of Union Baptist Church and was a member of the Youth Choir. Years later attended A&T University. He served his country faithfully and proudly while in the United States Marines Corps. While in Martinsville, Carver became a member of St. Paul Baptist Church where he served as Trustee, Treasurer and a member of several choirs. He later moved his membership to High Ridge Missionary Baptist Church; he served as chairman of the deacon board and a member of the men’s choir.
Carver retired from Tultex Corporation and Walgreens. He later became a member of the American Legion Homer Dillard Post #78. Carver was also a member of the Gibraltor Lodge #1.
Carver is survived by his wife of 58 years, Connie R. Lewis, of the home, daughter, Cassandra M. Lee of Winder, GA; one son, Patrick D. Lewis (Jennifer) of Des Moines, IA; grandson, Jordan Robert-Lewis (Yvonne), great granddaughter, Lelani Roberts-Lewis of Phoenix, AZ; granddaughter, Jaylnn Roberts-Lewis of Ames, IA; grand dog, Bailey of Winder, GA; nephews: Dr. Jonathan Lewis (Aisha), Kenneth Lewis, Esq (Holly); nieces: Karen Lewis Russell (Gabriel) and Robin Lewis; and Aunt Thelma Hailstock 99 years young; cousins LuVeria (Andrew) Curry, Kay Hughes, Ray Sanders, Sarah Sanders and a host of other family, neighbors and friends.
A visitation service will be held on Monday, April 15, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral at 12:00 p.m. at High Ridge Missionary Baptist Church, 1455 Carver Road, Martinsville, VA with Pastor Keishawn Niblett, Eulogist. The burial will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 869 Parkway Drive, Martinsville, VA. A public viewing will be held on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette Street, Martinsville, VA between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. The family will receive friends at 291 Stuart Ridge Road, Martinsville, Va.
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Karesha Williams sent Gracious Lavender Basket for Deacon Carver D. Lewis - April 13, 2024
Sending healing prayers during this difficult time. Thinking of family & wishing you moments of peace & comfort as you remember someone who was so close to you. Love, A'lisa, Alisha, Karesha, & Nicole
Melissa Obie sent America the Beautiful for Deacon Carver D. Lewis - April 13, 2024
Our deepest condolences to the Lewis family! We love you and are here for you during this difficult time! Love, Missi, Lexi, Malik in addition to the Foster family Stacy, Morgan, Michael, Marcus
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To our favorite Marine, comedian, Girl scout cookie seller, pumpkin winner, campion pound cake maker and the master of candied yams. We love you and we'll miss you
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Oh, Connie! I am just now seeing this obituary (May 12). I know how much you loved him, and he felt the same about you. Take care of yourself.
Missy Lannom
Sweet Connie, I am so sorry about your beloved Carter. Both of you have such a strong faith! I hope the friends and family surrounding you at this time with comfort you a little. I know he is in the presence of our Lord and Savior!! Praise the Lord! One day we will all reunite together in heaven. Love you!!
Sending continued prayers and condolences. May the wonderful memories of Mr. Lewis offer peace and comfort during your time of bereavement. ~Fowlkes Family
Sending deepest sympathy to my dear cousin Connie and the family at this time of sorrow. Carver was a gem and will be missed.
Beth Johnson
I SEND HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO MRS. CONNIE AND FAMILY!! MR.CARVER made a HUGE Impact in my Life as he spoke about his Sweet Loving Wife Ms. Connie, And How God has Blessed them. I came to Minister to him, He Ministered to me!! God Bless you Lewis Family you will remain in my Prayers. Chaplain Joann Menefee
To my second family, we're sending our heart felt condolences to all of you during this difficult time. I remember one of my last conversation with 'Pops' was singing " I am on the battlefield for my Lord." We had a good time. When you think of Mr. Lewis, WARRIOR comes to mind. He'll definitely be missed, I'll miss his wit and jokes. Praying for strength and comfort Love you all. A'Lisa and Momma Walker Iowa
Connie sending my sincere condolences to you and your family during the homegoing of Carver. He was a very nice,caring and kind man. May God continue to bless and sustain each of you. God bless sister Ann ( Fibbie)
I would like to extend my deepest condolences to Cassandra and the whole Lewis family. May God hold your family in His arms during this time.
To the Lewis family I send my love and prayers during this time. You family has always meant so much to me. My heart felt condolences.
Alisha Moore-Iowa
Over the years, I have heard such great stories of what an upstanding man Mr. Lewis was. He was deeply loved by his wife and children. The families devotion for caring for him speaks volumes of his character. Praying for healing during this difficult time as you mourn the loss of an amazing man.
Dwayne & Karesha Williams
Carver was not only a great neighbor. but a great man. My family and I were honored to know him, and I was honored to call him my friend. Praying for Connie and all the family. Barry Priddy
I so admire the devotion of his wife Connie. May God bless her and soothe her heart. Prayers of comfort and peace. Barry and Susan Kanode
The Chisom family offers our sincere condolences to Connie and the entire Lewis family on the passing of Carver, your loved one and our friend and neighbor. He never failed to stop and chat or toot his horn and wave as he passed by in the car. He will surely be missed by all. Ava and Tim Chisom
sending big ol hugs and big ol prayers to the family. Carver will be missed by many he was a great supervisor and Dallas cowboy fan. i will miss the ribbing i got from him when i saw him out or at Walgreen's about them cowboys or when we talked about the good times at Tultex. he was a good man and a good friend. until we meet again. johnny minter
On behalf of Winston-Salem State University National Alumni Association - Martinsville Henry County Chapter, we solicit our sincere and heartfelt condolences to Connie Lewis and the Lewis family. May God be your strength and light your path during this difficult time. We love you! - Valeria Edwards, president
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