Mr. Thomas Murray Lewis, 89, of Fairmont, NC, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Thomas was born in Robeson County, NC on April 30, 1931 to the late Douglas Thomas Lewis and Pearle Murray Lewis.

Thomas was a graduate of Orrum High School and attended Duke University. He was the owner-operator of Tobacco Auction and Warehouse Systems in Mayfield, KY and Vidalia, GA for over 50 years. He also operated Tom Lewis Farms in Fairmont, NC. Thomas was a lifetime member of Fairmont First Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He also served at Campbell University as a member of the Board of Trustees and the Presidential Advisory Board. He was a longtime trustee of the Paul Anderson Youth Home in Vidalia, GA, and a member of the UNC Pembroke Chancellor's Club. He and his wife, Shirley, endowed scholarships at both Campbell University, and UNC Pembroke.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Shirley Rice Lewis; his daughter, Lisa Lewis Schaeffer; a daughter-in-law, Paula; three grandsons: Austin Lewis (Tara), Hunter Lewis (Kayla), and Ethan Lewis Schaeffer; and five great-grandchildren and three nieces and a nephew.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Rice Lewis; his sister, Margaret Wells; and a great-grandson, Braxton.

A time of visitation will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2021, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Floyd Funeral Services in Fairmont, NC.

A graveside service will be held on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at 3:00 PM at the Lewis-Leggett Cemetery on Leggett Road in Fairmont, NC.

Memorials may be made to: Fairmont First Baptist Church, 416 S. Main Street, Fairmont, NC 28340.