Paul Jerome

Lewis, Sr.

When the time comes to bid this life farewell, we should find comfort in knowing that a loving God will be there with us to guide us to our new home.

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“Come to me, all you are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30).

Paul Jerome Lewis, Sr., entered eternal rest early Thursday morning, September 24, 2026, at 12:45 A.M.at his residence on Oakland Road, Louisa.

Born on May 3, 1944, Paul was the ninth of ten children born to the late Benjamin H. and Jessie J. Lewis. Paul was preceded in death by his sisters: Iris Lewis Charity, Arline Lewis Collins, Elvira Lewis Pharr, Irma Lewis Miles, Zenobia Lewis Thomas, and Lucy Lewis Winston; and brothers: Anthony W. Lewis and Benjamin F. Lewis

Paul joined the Wayland Baptist Church at an early age under the spiritual guidance and leadership of the Rev. Abraham F. Brown. Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Paul didn’t step away from his religious training. He was a faithful member and an excellent Trustee of this church. He was a great steward of the finances of Wayland. Because of his craft and skills, he acquired, whatever he saw that needed to be done, he did. He didn’t wait to be asked. If it needed to be done, he did it. He served as an usher, parked cars for special events, and supported the pastor and ministries of the church. If he needed confirmation on a project, he would consult Mr. Allen Jennings who was more current on processes and procedures related to County requirements. He did that because he wanted things done decently and in order.

Paul received his education at the Old Louisa Training School; and the Archie Gibbs Richardson High School where he graduated in June 1963. Upon graduation from high school, he worked in Alexanderia, Virginia for a car dealership where he was a driver. He furthered his education at Virginia State College in the Building Trades program and graduated in February 1967. It was at that point that Paul entered the workforce. Paul held several building trades jobs such as brick and block layer, and construction worker. It was through his positions that he further developed and refined his skills in the craft. He went on to form his own business in Construction. The name of his business was “Lewis Construction: No Job too Small or too Big.” Paul has built many homes and helped those who perhaps could not afford a home otherwise in Louisa County and adjacent counties.

Upon graduation from Virginia State College in February 1967, Paul met the love of his life and married Doris Dean Jones Lewis on Saturday evening, August 31, 1968. To this union. God blessed them with two sons: Gregory Wayne Lewis and Paul Jerome Lewis, Jr. God further blessed them with two grandsons, and one granddaughter, and one great-granddaughter.

Beyond his Christian duties and commitment to serving God, Paul dedicated his service to the Free and Accepted Masons of Virginia. He joined the C. S. Basset Lodge #226, Orange, Virginia. He held various positions within the Lodge. The position of Worshipful Master was the most gratifying. It allowed him to demonstrate leadership skills to move the Lodge forward. He traveled to various Lodge functions which enhanced his leadership skills as he met and communed with many other brothers in the craft. The C. S. Basset Lodge emerged with the Louisa Lodge #113. He was an active member of that Lodge until his health began to decline. He was also a member of The Knights of Temple, The Royal Arch, The John F. Kennedy Lodges, and the Shriners Lodge.

Paul leaves to observe his legacy and to cherish his precious memories two sons: Gregory Wayne Lewis and Paul Jerome Lewis, Jr.; two grandsons, Devonne Robinson and Jaleel Henson; and one granddaughter, Sierra Dean Lewis, and one great-granddaughter, Ava Leigh Lewis; two brothers, Franklin J. Lewis (Louise) of Fort Washington, MD and Rev. Larry E. Lewis (Carson), Louisa, one sister-in-law, Marylin Jones Woolfolk, Keswick, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, Masonic Brothers, other relatives and friends.

To the Lewis family, we at D. D. Watson offer our most sincere sympathy and condolences. Our prayer continues to be that your abiding faith in God will bring you comfort that will strengthen and sustain you during your time of sorrow.

It is during such times as these that we draw upon our faith, stand upon our scriptures, and rely upon our God. There is no question that in this and through this, God will keep you, comfort you, and sustain you. You and your family are forever in our prayers.

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