Paul "PJ" J. Lewis

Paul J. "PJ" Lewis, 86, of Colonial Beach, VA passed away peacefully on April 5, 2023. Born on August 28, 1936 in Washington, PA to the late Helen and John Lewis, he was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served statewide and abroad.

Upon leaving the military, he moved to Arlington, VA and joined the ranks of the Motorcycle Unit Special Operations Section of the Arlington County Police Department. Paul was a member of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Kemper-Macon Ware, Lodge No. 0064 and was most proud of his 60 year membership in the Masonic Fraternity.

Upon retiring after his 30 plus years in law enforcement, he and his wife moved to Colonial Beach where they enjoyed a quiet, serene life on the water.

He was predeceased by his wife, Peggy (December 2022) and his sister, Myrna Leonberger. Paul leaves behind his sister Norma Bouras; sisters-in-law Faye Buck and Phyllis Perry, and many nieces and nephews to cherish his memory.

A graveside service and burial will be held at Columbia Gardens Cemetery, Arlington, VA on Thursday, April 13th at 11 AM.