Lloyd Robert Lewis son of Lloyd and Dorothy Lewis, completed his amazing life’s journey as he rose to heaven on November 5th at Vanderbilt Medical Center. He was born April 24, 1942 and grew up in Wyoming, PA. He graduated from Wyoming High School where he was a band member, football player, active drama member and in many other school activities.
He graduated from American University in Washington D.C., then earned his Divinity Degree from Harvard University after which he was ordained a United Methodist Pastor. He served churches in Massachusetts, Wisconsin and New Jersey. He completed a Master of Divinity Degree from Princeton University.
Lloyd moved to Nashville TN where he served at Vanderbilt University Divinity School as an Assistant Professor and Associate Dean of Students for thirty three years. He also worked at the United Methodist Publishing House.
Lloyd was blessed with the gifts of serving and caring for friends and family. He loved socializing with many friends and spending holidays and vacations with family. His phenomenally active passion for reading reflected his intelligence and love of learning.
Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, many aunts, uncles, and cousins especially beloved cousin Elizabeth Miller.
He is survived by his loving sister Linda (Frank) and brother Harold (Marie). Also, by his deeply cherished nephew Derek (Taryn) and adored niece Dana (Adam). Also, many other friends and family members including devoted cousins John (Suzanne), Jackie (Jim) and Jill (Brian).
Lloyd performed beautiful and meaningful wedding services for Derek and Dana and immediately expressed his love for Taryn and Adam.
He will be missed but happily remembered for his compassion, humor and intelligence. We are grateful for his excellent care at Vanderbilt Medical Center and the constant support from his wonderful friends.
A Memorial Service will be held in Nashville at 2 pm on Saturday, November 16th at Edgehill United Methodist Church. A service in Wyoming, PA will be announced at a later date.
Contributions in Lloyd’s memory may be made to: Edgehill United Methodist Church, PO Box 128258, Nashville TN 37212 or Neighbor 2 Neighbor, 240 Great Circle Road, Suite 318, Nashville, TN 37228.
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Steve rutherford
I will greatly miss lloyd. Met him 29 years ago. Enjoyed his humor and compassion for life. One of my great memories was being able to make him a birthday cake for his 70th birthday! SUGAR FREE!! COCONUT!!!!
Judy Beisswenger
Don treasures his friendship through the years. He became a favorite of me also. Blessings .
Lety Pérez
I’ll remember Lloyd as a caring person with a great sense of humor. Wishing him all the very best in his heavenly home. Such a sweet man.
Frank Gaylord
Lloyd and I were pastors together at Bethany United Methodist Church, Madison, WI. Lloyd was one of the most creative people I have been privileged to know. He , my late wife, Sandra and I were friends for many years. I will never forget his caring, weekly calls to Sandra during her long illness. Lloyd was a very good pastor and teacher. He was a loyal friend.
Jonathan Severus Eric
I knew Lloyd several years ago and found him to be one of the most wonderful people I have ever met. Lloyd had a passion for life that few others ever attain. I remember one of his favourite expressions was a quote from Auntie Mame, “Life is a buffet, and most poor bastards are starving to death.” I think this sums up Lloyd’s view of life and what he wanted for all his friends; to encounter all the great wonders of this world, don’t get caught up in the ho hum of everyday routines.
Lori Miller
I met Lloyd as a young teen. He was my youth pastor at First United Methodist Church. At a time when the world was cruel and ai felt no love at all, Lloyd took time to let me know I had value. He had terrific impact in k life and I will forever be grateful for his footprints in my life.