Rick Vaughan Lewis, Sr.

LEWIS, Rick Vaughan, Sr., 70, of Mechanicsville, Va., passed away on February 16, 2017, after a long and courageous battle with melanoma. He was a graduate of North Carolina State University and operated his own business, Spectrum Restoration Carpet Care and Dyeing. Prior to his recent retirement, he was employed as a sales specialist at Lowe’s. Rick was a 1st Lieutenant in the Army and served his country honorably in Vietnam, where he received a Bronze Star. Rick was a member of the New Song Methodist Church as well as the Sandston Masonic Lodge (#216). He was an avid big game hunter, achieving his life’s dream of a safari hunt in South Africa. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Vaughan Lewis and Grace Stone Lewis. Rick is survived by his loving spouse of 12 years, Susan Collins Lewis; sister, Jean Lewis Askew; children, Rick Vaughan Lewis Jr., Meredith Danielle Lewis, Emily Korb Wickens; a niece, Kimberly Kramer; a nephew, Eric Askew; and his beloved Boxer, Jack. The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 18, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., with a Masonic service at 7 p.m., at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 19, at 3 p.m., at the New Song Methodist Church, 7450 Colts Neck Road, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. The family would like to express sincere gratitude to the doctors and nurses at VCU Medical Center, Rick’s “A Team” – Dr. Poklepovic, Dr. Harris, Dr. Tang, Dr. Hess, Dr. Nunley, Dr. Lee and Dr. Phan, and nurses Elizabeth, Kathy and Emily. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the VCU Massey Cancer Center at 401 College Street, Richmond, Va. 23298, or New Song Church. Condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.nelsenrichmond.com.