J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Lewis, Julian D.

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Julian Douglas Lewis, 68, of Surry, died peacefully on Sunday, December 13, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. Julian was predeceased by his father, Jules D. Lewis, his mother and stepfather, William Turner Judkins and Ruby Atkinson Judkins of Surry.
He is survived by his cousins, Elizabeth (Larry) O'Connell and Dick Lewis of North
Carolina, as well as many close and dear friends and caregivers.
Julian was involved in many organizations. Among them were the Surry Jaycees, the Surry County Electoral Board, and the Surry Athletic Association Board. He was also an honorary member of the Beechland Hunt Club and a past member of the Surry Volunteer Fire Department. He served as a member of the Board of Directors for the VA USSSA and was inducted into the VA USSSA Hall of Fame in 1998.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 2:00 PM at the Purviance Chapel of
J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home in Wakefield. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Interment will follow at the Wakefield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Surry Volunteer Fire Department or the Surry County Historical Society. Condolences may be posted at www.jtmorriss.com.

We spent many summers at Scotland Wharf-transplants from Petersburg. Julian has always been a special friend and was always a wealth of information for anything you needed to know. Always caring about the family. Ruby & Turner--you did a great job. We will miss you, Dear Friend. Rest in Peace. Love, Ronnie & Julie

Posted by: Ronnie & Julie Welch at December 16, 2009 11:57 AM

Julian shared not only his friendship with us, but also devoted numerous long days and late evenings working with Jim at softball tournaments in Virginia for many years. The time and assistance Julian so freely offered was indicative of his kind and generous spirit. He will be greatly missed.

Posted by: Faye McCarron at December 16, 2009 01:58 AM

Julian was truly one of a kind - and the dearest soul. He truly loved and cared for those who were lucky enough to be his friend. And he made the BEST fig jam from the trees in his yard! What a treasure he was and what a privilege to have known him.

Susan T. Ferguson

Posted by: Susan T. Ferguson at December 15, 2009 08:34 PM

I spent my summers at Scotland Wharf playing Ping Pong with Julian in the Store. We became close friends and often shared memories and laughter regarding our younger years growing up at Scotland. Our family will miss Julian's visits to us at our summer home across from him and also seeing him sitting on his front porch as we waved to one another. Scotland will never be the same for me without Julian!

Posted by: May Sue Reese Glasco at December 15, 2009 09:16 AM

Julian was definitely "one of a kind" and will always hold a very special place in our hearts. We had some great times together at Lee Park before, during, and after softball tournaments. Julian had a heart of gold, and we miss him tremendously.

With love,
John & Liz Slate

Posted by: John & Liz Slate at December 15, 2009 07:50 AM