Joseph Lewis

Joseph Nelson Lewis, 91, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020. Joe retired as a boat captain from C & O Railroad. He was a member of Gwynn’s Island Baptist Church, Coast Guard Auxiliary, a lifetime member of the Abingdon Volunteer Fire Department, and the Masonic Lodge, Achilles, Virginia. Joe Joe was an avid pool player and could always be found on his boat the 3 M’s or grabbing a bite to eat while visiting the ladies at Linda’s Diner.

He is survived by two daughters, Melanie Morgan and Margaret Norman (Keith); three grandsons, Derek Leaver, Nick Leaver (Crystal) and Jason Robins (Lindsay); five great-grandchildren, Julian Leaver, Hayden Leaver, Jessie Leaver, Lyza Robins, and Sunny Robins.

Graveside Services will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Gwynn’s Island Cemetery, Grimstead, VA. Family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2 p.m. prior to the service at the cemetery. Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel, Mathews, Virginia is assisting the family. Please be advised that current state-mandated guidelines will apply to all in attendance, including social distancing and appropriate face covering. We sincerely appreciate your understanding.