Lamar Carewell Lewis
Lamar C. “Louie” Lewis of Berrydale, Florida passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on January 4, 2017.Lamar Lewis was born in Brewton, Alabama to Irvin Lewis and Penny Ruth (Barnes) Todd. He served our country in the United States Navy. While stationed in San Diego, California, he met his beloved wife and began his family of five children. He retired as an industrial mechanic in Pace, Florida. He attended St. Maurice Catholic Church in Brewton, Alabama.
Mr. Lewis is preceded in death by his parents Irvin Lewis and Penny Ruth (Barnes) Todd, his two brothers Roy Colmer Lewis and Cortez Lewis. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years Mary V. Lewis, children Barbara (Steve) Scott, Bill (Debbi) Lewis, Beth Anne (Madison) Whitfield, Becky Miller, Amy (Tommy) Kindig. Also, surviving Lamar are his sister Imogene Reeder, brothers Jerrell Lewis and Larry Lewis, his treasured grandchildren, great- grandchildren, and his “man’s best friend” of twelve years, Sophie.
The family would also like to express their love and appreciation to Lora Lambeth (care-giver), Chasity Lowery (Covenant Hospice) and Reverend Patrick Madden (St. Maurice Catholic Church) for becoming part of the family as we cherished this time together.
On Monday, January 9, 2017 the Celebration of Lamar’s life will begin with a time of fellowship and visitation with the family from 2:00-3:30 followed by a Celebration of Life memorial service beginning at 3:30 at the Berrydale Baptist Church on Highway 4.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:
St. Maurice Catholic Church (Building Fund), PO Box 206 Brewton, Alabama 36426.
or
Berrydale Volunteer Fire Department, 13000 FL-87, Jay, FL 32565.
