Elgene Lewis Sr.

Eugene Lewis, Sr., 85, departed this life on Wednesday, September 14, 2011, at Manor Care Rehabilitation Center Roland Park in Baltimore, Maryland. He was born October 2, 1925 in Goldsboro, North Carolina, the third child of the late Levi and Lena Sauls Lewis. In addition to his parents, Elgene was preceded in death by one brother, Raymond Lewis, and one sister, Lila Pearl Lewis Spruill. Elgene Attended public schools in Wayne County, Goldsboro, NC. He accepted Christ at an early age; and in the 1940's, joined Woods Groves Free Will Baptist Church (Woods Chapel). Elgene disliked farming with a passion! In 947, as soon as he had saved some money and became of age, he left farm living in Goldsboro; caught a ride with uncle, who was headed North to watch a professional ball game; and relocated to Baltimore. He was eager to do something different, find a better life, and pursue the love of his life, Clara Elizabeth Parks. They joined in holy matrimony on January 1, 1948. To this union , a son was born. The discipline of hard work his father taught him while farming permeated throughout Elgene's life. The first five years in Baltimore, worked in construction. In 1953, he was employed with Bethlehem Steel Company. He retired in 1988 after 35 years, eight months of service. Elgene became a member of Fountain Baptist Church, Baltimore, MD, in 1966. He was a loyal, devoted, dependable, and faithful member and trustee. Additionally, Trustee Lewis was a member of the Gospel and Male Choruses. He loved to hear the choir sing “Glad to be in the Service.” One Sunday while feeling the Spirit, he left his seat amongst the congregation, took the microphone, and proceed to lead the song. When he had finished, he gave back the mike, the returned to his seat. Elgene leaves loved ones to cherish his memories: a devoted wife of 63 years, Clara Lewis of the home; on son, Elgene (Snook) Lewis, Jr., one grandson, Elgene Lewis, III, and one granddaughter Angela Brown, all of Baltimore, MD Odell Lewis of Goldsboro, NC, and Frizzell Lewis, Sr., (Mildred) of Union, NJ; two sisters, Adell Rodgers of Durham, NC, and, and Alee Lewis of Goldsboro NC; two sisters-in-laws, Narcissa Durham Parks and Dora Lewis Parks of Goldsboro, NC; five great grandchildren; nieces,,; nephews; and a host other relatives and friends. Also, loving and precious memories of Elgene remain with a devoted niece, Wilhelmenia Richardson of Chattanooga, TN: and a godson, Rene Lewis of Goldsboro, NC.

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Elgene Lewis Sr.

October 2, 1925 - September 14, 2011