Johnnie Murrell Lewis
July 30, 1936 ~ March 14, 2018
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ROCKY MOUNT - Johnnie Murrell Lewis, age 81, went to be with his Savior on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. Born in Henderson, NC on July 30, 1936, he was the son of the late Heber and Blanch Lewis.
Johnnie graduated from Henderson High School, and worked his way through college, earning degrees from Louisburg College, High Point College, and Duke University, where he graduated with a Master Degree in Counseling. Johnnie married Norma Kay Stem in April 1962. He served as a Methodist pastor for nine and a half years, owned his own construction company, and in his later years, served as a counselor to pastors and church leaders. His life was characterized by a complete surrender to the person and purposes of Jesus Christ, a love of and deep loyalty to family and friends, integrity and fidelity, a generous heart that was always ready to serve others, and a great love of Duke basketball.
He is survived by his loving wife, Kay of Rocky Mount, NC; two sons, Peter John Lewis and wife, Robin, of Rocky Mount, NC, and Jesse Manning Lewis and wife, Beth, of Rocky Mount, NC; sister, Francis Long of Henderson, NC; seven grandchildren, Whitney, Katie, Jake, Anna, Carrie, Ben, and Andrew; two great-grandchildren, Emma Kate and Josiah; and extended family.
A Celebration of Johnnie's Life will be held Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Church on the Rise, 3520 Bishop Road, Rocky Mount. Burial will follow the service at Island Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, 950 Stagecoach Road, Henderson, NC 27537. A Visitation will be from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM prior to the service in the Sanctuary of Church on the Rise in Rocky Mount.
Henderson family and friends who are unable to attend the Celebration in Rocky Mount are encouraged to join the family for the Graveside Service.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
RISE Church - Rocky Mount Campus
3520 Bishop Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 3/17, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
A Visitation will be from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM prior to the service in the Sanctuary of Church on the Rise in Rocky Mount.
Service
RISE Church - Rocky Mount Campus
3520 Bishop Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 3/17, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
A Celebration of Johnnie's Life will be held Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Church on the Rise, 3520 Bishop Road, Rocky Mount.
Cemetery
Island Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
950 Stagecoach Road
Henderson, NC 27537
Saturday 3/17, 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Burial will follow the service at Island Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, 950 Stagecoach Road, Henderson, NC 27537.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
My thoughts and prayers go out for Mr. Johnnie’s family. Heaven has gained an Angel. Mr. Johnnie was a wonderful, kind and loving man.
To the family of Johnnie Lewis, this was a great man with a huge heart. He wore his love for Jesus like many wear their clothes. His heart was open, embracing and receiving. The legacy he left in his children and grandchildren speaks volumes about a man who loved his Lord, loved his beloved wife, love his sons and their children, and children’s children. Thank you for sharing this man with so many of us who needed God’s love to have arms, a laugh, a firm word and most of all a soft place to fall. I pray God’s blessings on you as transition into a new place in life. Love you.
Our Sweet Johnnie Lewis. You are such a champion of His Sweet Grace and healing power. Your fruit will continue to flourish through the many lives that you Gave His Goodness to. We will miss you but know you are with Jesus cheering us on in our race of faith!
My sincere condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort give you the comfort you need to endure this difficult time and the days ahead (2 Corinthians 13,4)