Mr. Franklin “Frank” Delano Lewis, age 82 of Meadows of Dan, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at his home. He was born in Patrick County on February 18, 1940, to the late Early Cline Lewis and Edna Boyd Lewis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Gerolean Webb, and two brothers, Garry Paul Lewis, and Arzie Lewis. Frank served in the U.S. Air Force overseas from 1961-1964. After honorable discharge, he was an electronic technician for the Fairfax County Public Schools until he retired. After retirement, he was owner/operator of Little Ivy Market in Vesta, VA for sixteen years. He worked hard his entire life and loved his family dearly.
Surviving is his loving wife of 43 years, Barbara Rose Lewis of the home; his children, Justin Lewis and wife, Jenny of Meadows of Dan, Franki Lynn Whitt and husband, Chris of Meadows of Dan, Franklin Elwood Lewis and wife, Michelle of Culpeper, Crystal Klingensmith and Brian of Catlett, Earl Lewis and wife, Terry of Bealeton; 19 grandchildren, Jadyn, Brycen, Allie, Kenzie, Savannah, Alan, Katie, Elizabeth, Paige, Tanner, Kinsley, Liam, Arianna, Cheyenne, Morgan, Tommy, Amanda, Ray, and Rachel; three great grandchildren; two sisters, Iris Wilson of Axton, Annie Salmons of Woolwine; one brother, John “Mac” Lewis of Meadows of Dan; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 11, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Stuart, VA. Burial will follow in the Lewis Family Cemetery located at Mr. Lewis’ homeplace in Vesta. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
