Phillip R. Lewis Sr., retired truck driver
Phillip R. Lewis Sr., 76, of Selbyville, formerly of Berlin, Md., passed away peacefully Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, at Seasons Hospice in Wilmington.
Phil was born in Salisbury, Md., Dec. 19, 1944, to the late Sewell Lewis and Mildred Rodney Lewis. Phil graduated from Stephen Decatur High School in 1962. Phil was an Army Vietnam veteran and proudly served from 1963-66. Following his military service, Phil held various jobs over the years, with the most enjoyable being a truck driver.
Phil is survived by his loving companion of 26 years, MaryJane (Collins) Bennett; his sister Joan Willey; two daughters, Tracey Bounds (Ron) and Dana Layfield (Kelly); his son Phillip R. Lewis Jr. (Farin); 10 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews; and extended family Lisa Bennett Ashman (John).
Phil was an avid Baltimore Orioles fan. He will be remembered as a person always willing to help anyone, especially in their time of need. Phil was a member of American Legion Post 123 and a member of the VFW.
A celebration of Phil's life with military honors will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 3, at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to American Legion Post 123, 10111 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, Md., or to the Roxana-Zion United Methodist Church, 35914 Zion Church, Church Road, Selbyville, DE 19945.
Online condolences can be made by visiting, www.melsonfuneralservices.com.
