Allen D. Lewis, Sr.
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Allen Doyle Lewis Sr, passed away peacefully on 10 December 2021.
He was just shy of 90, born on 5 January 1932 to Guy V Lewis Sr and Lottie Mainhart Lewis in Sellman, Md.
He was the last of his 6 siblings (Guy Lewis, Jr, Marjorie Randles, Wendell Lewis, Barbara Kanode, and Marshall J Lewis) to go home to the Lord to be with his Mom, Dad, and loving wife Barbara and siblings.
He married Barbara Jean Fraley on 15 September 1951 and together they spent nearly 65 wonderful years together before Barbara Jean's passing on 29 March 2016.
Allen and Barbara are survived by 4 children, Elaine Cuthbertson (and husband Randy) of Charleston SC, Allen Lewis Jr (and wife Becky) of Lakewood, WA, Larry Lewis (and wife Teresa) of Adamstown, MD, and Gary Lewis, of Dickerson MD. Through their loving spirit, the world was also blessed with 5 beautiful grandchildren, (Jennifer Perkins, Kelly Higgins, Shannan Jones, Larry Lewis Jr, and Ryan Cuthbertson) and 9 wonderful great grandchildren. Allen grew up on the family farm near Beallsville, Md and later on made a career working for the Washington Gas Light Company where he worked in DC and later became foreman at the Rockville Station where he cherished his coworkers, who affectionately called him "Slippery". He loved hunting, fishing, traveling to spend time with family across our beautiful country, and hosting family and friends at home.
He will be remembered as a man of character, a leader, a true patriot with a deep and fierce love of our great country, and a great chef and cook! Most important, we will remember him as a loving husband, dad, granddad (Dan Dan), and great granddad (Great Dan Dan). He blessed his family with a happy and loving home. Saddened by his absence, our spirits are lifted by unforgettable memories of his laughter, the twinkle in his blue eyes, and the deep and endearing love he had for all of us. He will watch over us till we meet again. Our hearts have been broken, but will forever be filled by his love, which touched each of our lives, and left us, and the world a much better place.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations be made to the Upper Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Department, 19801 Beallsville Rd, Beallsville, MD 20839 or a charity of your choice. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.