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Morris James Lewis

MILLSBORO, Del. - Morris James Lewis of Millsboro, DE passed away on Friday, February 3, 2012.  He was 83 years old.

Mr. Lewis was born on July 21, 1928 in Whaleyville, MD to the late William I. and Helen Vickers Lewis. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by 4 brothers, Elmer, Robert, George Thomas and his identical twin, Dale.

Morris retired in 1991 as the Supervisor of Custodians at the East Millsboro Elementary School after being employed at the school for approximately 24 years. He was a United States Army Veteran having served in the Korean War.  He attended the Blackwater  Fellowship Church, Frankford, DE.  He loved yard work and was known for having a meticulous yard.  He also loved working at the school. Morris was a family man and loved attending family functions; he will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. 

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Anna Lee Brewington Lewis of Millsboro, DE; a daughter, Connie Lee Gravenor and her husband Charles of Salisbury, MD; a son, James Eric Lewis of Ocean View, DE; a special daughter he adored, April Wrightson of Wilmington, DE; a sister; Helen Etta Morris of Laurel and three grandsons, Chad Gravenor, Matthew Lewis and Sean Lewis.

A funeral service will be held at 12:30 P.M. on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, DE 19966, where friends may call one hour prior.  Friends may also call on Monday evening from 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home.  Burial will follow the funeral at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro, DE.  Pastors Rob Welsh and Jennings Williams will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Blackwater Fellowship Church, c/o Wayne West, 29080 Timmons St. Dagsboro, DE  19939 or the East Millsboro Elementary P.T.O.  29346 Iron Branch Road, Millsboro, DE  19966.