1922
Lewis
2017
Lewis Charles Moorman, Jr.
March 30, 1922 — July 12, 2017
Lewis Charles Moorman Jr., 95, of 3226 Downing Drive, Lynchburg, Va. died July 12, 2017 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born March 30, 1922 in Lynchburg, Lewis was the son of the late Lewis Charles Moorman Sr. and Lillian Whitten Moorman.
He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Shirley Smith Moorman and daughter and son in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Anderson Mays, Jr. (Faye and Andy) of Amherst, Va.
Lewis retired in 1987 as Plant Personnel Manager for Griffin Pipe Products Company with 33 years of service. He was the first Personnel Manager in the Lynchburg area to achieve accreditation as a bona fide Personnel Manager. Prior to that, he was employed by the National Weather Service as a Meteorological Aide. Following his career as a Meteorologist he continued to keep abreast of the latest development in the field of weather forecasting.
A decorated U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, Lewis served on Admiral H.K. Hewitt’s staff and was assigned to an Amphibious Weather Forecasting Unit. He earned four stars for enemy action participation in the invasions and occupations of North Africa, Sicily, Salerno (Italy), and Normandy on D-Day. During the Sicilian Campaign he was temporarily assigned to General George S. Patton Jr’s. 2nd Armored Division for special weather forecasting duty.
Later he continues his military service as Captain in the Virginia State Guard. He wanted to be remembered as a true patriot and was proud of his divided military service, serving both in the U.S. Navy and temporary duty in the U.S. Army. A devotee of Sir Winston Churchill and George S. Patton, Jr. he had the honor of being in their presence on numerous occasions.
During his civilian career Lewis was active in numerous industrial and civic organization, serving on boards and committees, and was a Mason, an Elk, and Kiwanian. He was a professional member of The American Meteorological Society, The American Society for Personal Administration, American Foundryman’s Association, The Leica Historical Society of America, The International Churchill Society, The Lynchburg Civil War Roundtable, a Life Member of American Legion Post-16, and a longtime member of Centenary United Methodist Church. He was featured in the 1980 edition of “Who’s Who in America’.
Lewis was an avid reader, a student of the Civil War, World War II, and the contemporary history of the 1920’s decade. An automobile buff, he owned and drove several classic cars. To satisfy a sense of curiosity, he learned to play the organ and violin.
A memorial service will be conducted at Centenary United Methodist Church at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 17, 2017 with the Reverends C. Douglas Pillow and Douglas Gunsalus officiating. A reception in the fellowship hall will be held immediately following the service Interment will be privately at Spring Hill Cemetery.
The family is most appreciative of and grateful for the many acts of kindness extended Lewis by the Staff and especially the West Wing nurses at The Carrington.
In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial contribution to the National D-Day Memorial Foundation, P.O. Box 77, Bedford, VA 24523, Centenary United Methodist Church, 1501 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503, or Patrick Henry Boys & Girls Plantation, Inc., P.O. Box 1398, Brookneal, Va. 24528.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Born March 30, 1922 in Lynchburg, Lewis was the son of the late Lewis Charles Moorman Sr. and Lillian Whitten Moorman.
He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Shirley Smith Moorman and daughter and son in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Anderson Mays, Jr. (Faye and Andy) of Amherst, Va.
Lewis retired in 1987 as Plant Personnel Manager for Griffin Pipe Products Company with 33 years of service. He was the first Personnel Manager in the Lynchburg area to achieve accreditation as a bona fide Personnel Manager. Prior to that, he was employed by the National Weather Service as a Meteorological Aide. Following his career as a Meteorologist he continued to keep abreast of the latest development in the field of weather forecasting.
A decorated U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, Lewis served on Admiral H.K. Hewitt’s staff and was assigned to an Amphibious Weather Forecasting Unit. He earned four stars for enemy action participation in the invasions and occupations of North Africa, Sicily, Salerno (Italy), and Normandy on D-Day. During the Sicilian Campaign he was temporarily assigned to General George S. Patton Jr’s. 2nd Armored Division for special weather forecasting duty.
Later he continues his military service as Captain in the Virginia State Guard. He wanted to be remembered as a true patriot and was proud of his divided military service, serving both in the U.S. Navy and temporary duty in the U.S. Army. A devotee of Sir Winston Churchill and George S. Patton, Jr. he had the honor of being in their presence on numerous occasions.
During his civilian career Lewis was active in numerous industrial and civic organization, serving on boards and committees, and was a Mason, an Elk, and Kiwanian. He was a professional member of The American Meteorological Society, The American Society for Personal Administration, American Foundryman’s Association, The Leica Historical Society of America, The International Churchill Society, The Lynchburg Civil War Roundtable, a Life Member of American Legion Post-16, and a longtime member of Centenary United Methodist Church. He was featured in the 1980 edition of “Who’s Who in America’.
Lewis was an avid reader, a student of the Civil War, World War II, and the contemporary history of the 1920’s decade. An automobile buff, he owned and drove several classic cars. To satisfy a sense of curiosity, he learned to play the organ and violin.
A memorial service will be conducted at Centenary United Methodist Church at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 17, 2017 with the Reverends C. Douglas Pillow and Douglas Gunsalus officiating. A reception in the fellowship hall will be held immediately following the service Interment will be privately at Spring Hill Cemetery.
The family is most appreciative of and grateful for the many acts of kindness extended Lewis by the Staff and especially the West Wing nurses at The Carrington.
In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial contribution to the National D-Day Memorial Foundation, P.O. Box 77, Bedford, VA 24523, Centenary United Methodist Church, 1501 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503, or Patrick Henry Boys & Girls Plantation, Inc., P.O. Box 1398, Brookneal, Va. 24528.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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