Veachel Lewis, 98, of Waco, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Brookdale Senior Living. Graveside services will be 11:00 AM, Friday, March 5, 2021 with Reverend William Wright Officiating in Waco Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, March 4th at the funeral home.
He was born on August 3, 1922 in Smiths Grove, Kentucky to Warner and Maggie Lewis. He married the love of his life, Virginia Lewis on January 28, 1946 and they enjoyed traveling around the world before settling in Waco. He retiring from the army after 27 years of service as a Master Sergeant. He continued his employment with many local businesses for forty years. Veachel was preceded in death by his wife, daughter; Eva and all but one of nine siblings.
Those left to cherish him are his sister; Helen Nichols of Kentucky, son; Richard Dale Littrell and wife, Mary Ann of Lacy Lakeview, six grandchildren; Darlene Brewer and husband, John, Kathy Green and husband, Larry, Douglas Lawson, Maricia Batey, Bobby Littrell and Mike Ward, many nieces and nephews in Kentucky, nine great grandchildren, 14 great-great grandchildren and one great-great-great grandchild; Brooks.
Many thanks to Brookdale Senior Living and Coleman Care for the last fourteen months of taking care and their love for Veachel.
In lieu of flowers, please donations to the Wounded Warrior Project.
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