Maurice Winfred Lewis, 83, of Norment Road in Lumberton made his journey to his Heavenly home to be with his wife, on Sunday, January 21st, 2018.  Maurice was born in Robeson County, North Carolina on June 19th, 1934. He was the son of the late Edwin Morrison Lewis and Myrtle Bruce Lewis.

He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter; 4 siblings; a son, Maurice Dwayne Lewis; and his wife of 63 years, Merline Smith Lewis.

He is survived by his son, Jerry Dewitt Lewis (Donna); 4 grandchildren; Elizabeth (Chuck), Daniel (Ashley), Allissa (Josh), and Austin; 6 great-grandchildren; stepmother, Glenda Odum; sisters, Judy Lewis Rowland (Michael) and Laura "Bunny' Lewis (Terry); and one brother, Dale Lewis.

The funeral service will be held Thursday, January 25th, 2018, at 3:00 pm at Raft Swamp Baptist Church in Lumberton with Rev. Mark Hall officiating.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, January 24th, 2018, from 7:00-9:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc., 809 E. 5th Street in Lumberton.