Anthony Wayne Lewis

Anthony Wayne Lewis, affectionately known as “Tony”, “Skull”, and “Monk”, went home to be with the Lord on August 19, 2021.

Born on October 21, 1952 in Beckley; he was the son of the late Edwin Harold Lewis and Beulah Elizabeth Shrewsbury Lewis.

Tony spent his childhood in Helen, graduated from Sophia High School. Following graduation he became a coal miner, from where he retired. He was a member of the UMWA. Tony was a member of the Helen Baptist Church, and attended Sunset Hills Missionary Baptist Church.

Tony loved hunting, fishing, gardening, coaching girls softball and basketball, coaching Little League Football; but most of all loved spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 41 years, Nanette Lewis of Soak Creek; two daughters, Stephanie Helmick and husband, Larry of Midway and Antoinette Green and husband, Doug of Coal City; grandchildren, Brandee Ward and husband, Colton of Midway, Brianna Lewis of Coal City, Zachary Helmick of Midway, and Krista Green of Beckley; a sister, Sharon Cullop of Crab Orchard; mother-in-law, Eva Tingler of Coal City; two brothers-in-law, Kevin Tingler and wife, Christine of Coal City and John Tingler, Jr and wife, Dawn of Beckley; twelve nieces and nephews; nine great-nieces and great-nephews; extended family and a host of friends.

There will be a walk-thru viewing for friends from 1:00PM until 3:00PM Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley.

Due to the COVID-19 concerns, the family has requested all in attendance please practice social distancing and wear face coverings for your protection, to help stop the spread of this horrible virus.

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, condolences may be left for the family through our digital guestbook by visiting www.blueridgefuneralhomebeckley.com and clicking the add a memory tab at the bottom of the page.