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Lance Raymond Lewis
1943 - 2025
BORN
1943
DIED
2025
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Lance Lewis Obituary
February 2, 1943 - July 27, 2025
It is with sadness that the family of Lance Raymond Lewis, 82, of Salem, Virginia, announces his passing on Sunday, July 27, 2025. He was born on Groundhog Day in 1943 in Englewood, New Jersey to Estelle and Raymond Lewis. Lance is survived by his wife, Diane; sister, June; daughter Melinda (Mike); son Wayne (Lisa); grandson Ryan (Kailyn); granddaughter Abigail and grandcat Edsel. Lance was self-employed, working for and then running the Summerell Company with his wife Diane for over 54 years serving the industrial ventilation industry. He enjoyed running, and then in the later years biking and walking on the greenway and a local track with friends. Lance enjoyed family vacations to the beach, watching college football (especially Clemson) and a good craft beer. He enjoyed driving his sports car a present from his wife on non-rainy days only. The family would like to thank all the staff at the Carilion ICU and the 10th floor palliative care unit for all the care they gave Lance in his final days.
The family will have a celebration of Lance's life at a later date.
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Nadine/ Walter Thomas
July 30, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Walter is son of Josephine and Walter Thomas Sr. We met Lance and June at Uncle John Grayson 75th birthday celebration. Long distant family as we live in North Carolina. Aunt Estelle was bridesmaid for Josephine Thomas. I have picture of the wedding party. She was a beautiful lady.
Stewart Perry
July 29, 2025
Melinda,
I´m so sorry to hear of your father´s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Stewart Perry
July 29, 2025
Melinda,
I am so sorry to hear of your father´s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dee Goodbody
July 29, 2025
Melinda, I'm so sorry for your and your family's loss. I'm holding you all in my heart. May your dad's memory be a blessing to you all.
Barry Akers
July 29, 2025
Melinda and family, I am saddened to learn about the passing of your dad. I know that your wonderful memories of him will bring you comfort throughout the years to come.
Bill Overstreet
July 29, 2025
I enjoyed knowing and working with Lance through our connection at
G J Hopkins. He was quite, thoughtful and helpful gentleman.
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