Aubrey Allen Lewis, Sr.

Aubrey Lewis, 82, passed away on Thursday, August 24th at his home with the love of his life and wife of 62 years, Myrna by his side. Aubrey was commonly referred to as his CB radio handle “Bird Shooter” around the Oak Level Community due to his love for hunting quail and running dogs.

He retired from ABB (formerly Westinghouse) where he worked as a coil winder for over 30 years. Aubrey was a member of Arbor Baptist Church. He was an avid hunter and especially enjoyed the fellowship and friendships he made as a lifetime member of the Vernon Hill Hunting Club. He loved working in the garden, riding his tractor, and woodworking. When Aubrey wasn’t outside, he enjoyed sitting in his recliner and watching his favorite programs such as Gunsmoke, Cops, and Tom and Jerry with a big bowl of ice cream. Aubrey loved his family and was a friend to everyone. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Oak Level Fire Department for their exceptional care and compassion. The family also would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to AJ & Barbara Price, Hank & Jennifer Crenshaw, Tammy & Jimmy Doss, Steve & Deborah Donivan, Ann Moser, and Rita McKinney for their kindness and support shown during this difficult time.

Left to cherish his memory are:

His wife of 62 years, Myrna Ingram Lewis

Daughter, Diane Ferguson (Bill) of Vernon Hill and their family, Johnny Ferguson (Leslie) of Midlothian, Amy Torian (Shawn) of Scottsburg, Maggie George (Jay) of Keysville. Bristol and Jack Ferguson, Lily, Levi, and Luke Torian and Kaylee and Kendall George

Son, Allen Lewis (Donna) and their family, Summer Lewis, Amber Clark, Destiney Link (Drew). Easton Link and Cohen Link

Daughter, Donna McKinney (Johnny) and their family, Molly Campbell, Johnny McKinney (Morgan) and Jared (Maria). Finley Campbell and Wade McKinney

Sisters, Martha Terry and Betty Jean Loftis

He is preceded in death by his parents Earl Lynwood Lewis and Virgie Satterfield Lewis.

Great Grandchildren, Mason Ferguson and Eliza Ferguson

Siblings, Herman Lewis, Lynwood Lewis, Emmitt Lewis, Warner Lewis, Addison Lewis, Vernie Price, and Laura Millhiser.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. at Arbor Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Davis officiating.  Burial to follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Powell Funeral Home on Saturday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. and other times at his home.

For memorials, please consider Arbor Baptist Church, 15120 River Road, Sutherlin, VA 24594, or Oak Level Volunteer Fire Department, 2019 Oak Level Rd., Halifax, VA 24558.

Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com 

Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592