Lewis E Chase Sr

LEWIS EDWARD CHASE was born to the late John Phillip Chase and Mary Nolan on September 2, 1938 in the city of Hellen in St. Mary’s County, MD. Called by his Heavenly Father, Lewis departed this world on February 3, 2024. From kindergarten through fifth grade, Lewis attended and was taughtin St. Joseph’s Catholic Church School. He graduated from Banneker High School. During these years he worked in the tobacco fields. Lewis had three children from his first union: Cassandra, Lewis Jr. and Tyree (deceased). In 1996, Lewis accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior at Philadelphia Christian Church and Ministries where he later was ordained as a deacon. This was a life event Lewis took seriously, always willing to have a conversation with anyone about the Lord. He worshiped and fellowshipped with several congregations including Nehemiah House Ministries, where the Good News of Jesus Christ was delivered. In November 1961 Lewis enlisted in the United States Army. During his military service Lewis enjoyed his duty as an infantry mechanic. In November 1964, after being honorably discharged from the Army as an E4, Lewis began life as a civilian. He worked for an upholstery company briefly and then joined the Mass Transit Administration retiring 42 years later in 2003. Lewis was the jack of all trades. . In July 1981 Lewis was united in marriage to the former Carolyn Lee Addison with whom he shared 41 years of love. He found pleasure dancing shoulder to shoulder with her. They shared many days of quality time together. Lewis would do anything for Carolyn. Lewis enjoyed fishing. If he could have caught every fish in the ocean; he would have. He loved traveling with family and spending time with his grandchildren. Lewis enjoyed holding conversations with anyone. and it would always include him witnessing. Lewis LOVED TO SING At any opportunity given, he would make his way to say a prayer and then sing a tune. I Won’t Complain, I am Redeemed, and I Need You to Survive were his favorites. These joys would always put a smile on his face and will be missed by everyone. However, Lewis would remind us of 2 Corinthians 5:8. We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. Lewis was preceded in death by his son, Tyree Chase; brothers, Richard Chase, Leroy Chase, George Chase, Joe Chase and Philip Chase; sisters, Mary Catherine Ashton, and Martha Louise Hebb; brothers-in-law, Gilbert Addison, Joe Hebb, Wallace Ashton, Reginald Addison, Dr. Rev. Theodore D. Addison Sr.; sisters-in-law, Gloria Wilkes, Sandra Stancil, Tamara Barnes, Mary Chase and Martha Louise Chase; and grandson, Donte Chase. Lewis leaves endless memories for: his loving and devoted wife, Carolyn Chase; children, Lewis Edward Chase Jr. (LaVern), Cassandra Galloway (Lynn deceased), Darron Addison and Lisa Smith; daughter-in-law, Maria Chase; brothers, John Chase (Juanita deceased) and Paul Chase; brothers-in-law, Henry Addison and Ronald Addison (Marie); sistersin-law, Dorothy Addison, Dorothy Madison and Cynthia Fowlkes; grandchildren, Marcus (Sharna), Jonathan (Alvonda), Jessica, Lynnea (Davon), Shamira (Tavon), Sierra, Whitney, Britney, Lakia (Dwayne), Danielle, Lisa (Marquie), Kelly and Lonnie (Candace); about thirty great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, friends; his favorite minister, Rev. Theotis Freeman; and his two loving and devoted pets, King (dog) and Bruno (cat)

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Lewis E Chase Sr

September 2, 1938 - February 3, 2024