Ralph Thomas Lewis

February 12, 1953 - February 18, 2022

Ralph Thomas Lewis departed this life on Friday, February 18, 2022. He was born on February 12, 1953, to the late Andrew and Thelma Lewis. He attended Henrico Central Elementary and Varina High School. After receiving his diploma he started working in construction. He played a great role in building businesses in Richmond. He was a man of many talents including artist, welder painter, carpenter, and even took a shot at drawing plans for homes. He had a quiet demeanor but heard. His hobbies were car racing, watching football on Sundays, especially if his favorite team, the Raiders, and Derek Carr, were playing. He also loved watching soap operas. He did a lot of work for people in the neighborhood and was truly the "handyman" for eve­ryone. Ralph leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Ralph Cosby (Michelle) and Reginald Lewis (Adina); three devoted sisters, Linda Lewis, Vera Lewis (Floyd), and Bev­erly Lewis (Calvin); two grandchildren, Lalceidra and Rema; two aunts, Mary Hall and Martha Hall; a devoted cousin, Jennifer Somerville; three special friends, Eugene Taylor, Dorenthea Lewis, and Yvette Cosby; and a host of other relatives and family.