Lewis Murph Robeson
March 4, 1923 ~ January 25, 2011
Lewis Murph Robeson
(Age 87)
Of Vienna, VA on Tuesday January 25, 2011. Beloved husband of 63 years of Nancy; loving father of Bob, Brenda, Barry, and the late Brian; adored grandfather of Robbie, Jesse, Lucy, Tori, Lindsay, Dylan, and Taylor; great-grandfather of Ryli. Lewis was a WWII Navy Veteran, worked for the Government at the National Archives for 40 years and was Vienna Citzen of the Year in 1994.
In lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church, 711 Spring St. SE, Vienna, VA 22180.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
(Age 87)
Of Vienna, VA on Tuesday January 25, 2011. Beloved husband of 63 years of Nancy; loving father of Bob, Brenda, Barry, and the late Brian; adored grandfather of Robbie, Jesse, Lucy, Tori, Lindsay, Dylan, and Taylor; great-grandfather of Ryli. Lewis was a WWII Navy Veteran, worked for the Government at the National Archives for 40 years and was Vienna Citzen of the Year in 1994.
In lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church, 711 Spring St. SE, Vienna, VA 22180.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Nancy, Bob, Brenda, Barry and Families, we are so very, very sorry for your loss and ours. You are all in our prayers. We love you so very much. Delwin, Drama, Dawn and David Robeson
Am so sorry for your loss. Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much all were cared about. In hoc, Ted Williams (68)
Nancy, we were saddened by the news of Lewis’ passing. You and Lewis are in our prayers. We and the entire Wesley UMC family share your sense of loss.
Aunt Nancy, Bob, Brenda, Barry and families, We are so sad of Uncle Lewis’s passing and I know how hard this time is for you. I would like so much to be there to hug you and cry with you, but distance and weather prevents it. Know that you are loved and in my prayers. I will be in touch with you soon.
Nancy, Bob, Brenda, Barry and grandchildren, I was saddened to hear of my oldest brother’s death and want you to know I am thinking of you all. I wish I was able to come to his funeral. I will miss him. Love from Uncle Tom
“Nancy and Family, Mike and I send our deepest sympathies to all of you. May you find comfort in the love and support of family and friends. Your wonderful man will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.” Ann Martin (Vienna, VA)
We wish we could be there for you. Always know that you are in our hearts. We will always remember his warmth and welcoming graciousness. Our thoughts and prayers go out to to the entire Robeson family. God bless and keep you. All our love, Ben and Donna
To my wonderful family, Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Papaw (Lewis) will be greatly missed by all of us. He had a way of lighting up a room and we will miss him. With all my love, Katie
nancy, bob(robo), brenda, barry, and family linnea and i send our sympathy and prayers. our hearts and thoughts are with you all rob, linnea, candice, nash means
Robeson family, our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Elaine, Dave, Aimee (Aaron and Sadie), Carrie and Derek Joy
Our prayers go out to the family.
Nancy, Bob, Brenda, Barry and family. What a wonderful man Lewis was and I feel very blessed to have know him. I know his smiling face will be missed! Our prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.
Lewis was such an integral part of VYI long ago. Such good memories of Nancy and Lewis during those times. My condolences to the Robeson family. I will always remember the big smile. Fondly, Ruth Cooke & Family
Bobby Always in our thoughts and prayers. Val, Naja, and Jordan
Our thoughts, prayers, and condolences go out to Brenda the entire Robeson family. The Freddie Mac Fitness Center team Adrian, Drew, Jennifer, Joleen, and Rebecca.
Respected and admired, Uncle Lewis was a true Southern Gentleman. He will be greatly missed.
Lewis was a great friend and not that bad of a patient. His sense of humor kept us awake at church board meetings and Nancy was sweet enough to indulge him.Such a genuine loveable character.
Bob & Julie: you are in our prayers, Peck & Debbie Gill
Nancy and family–This earthly life has lost a truly great one, but just think how he is brightening that Heavenly home! Wish I could be there to give you a big hug, Nancy! Just know that my thoughts and prayers are with you as you enter this new phase of your life.
To all the family….and especially to Nancy, how fortunate you were to have Lewis with you for so many years. I know too well now…what a great sense of loss you feel. Knowing that Lewis is resting in the ‘Everlasting Arms’ should bring comfort. Time is a great healer and I pray that all of you take time to reflect on the wonderful life Lewis led. Know that all your friends are praying for you at this time and in the future as you adjust to life without Lewis. Blessings to all the family, Donna Ward
Dear Nancy & Family, Our sincere sympathy to you. Lewis was a true gentleman, always smiling and ready with a helping hand. He will surely be missed, but will be a joyful addition to the Lord’s heavenly host. With Love and Prayers — Larry & Diane
Dear Nancy: Lewis was a wonderful human being, a good husband, father, and neighbor. I know you all will miss him but I know your memories will comfort you.
Nancy, Bob, Brenda, and Barry and the grandkids, Jack and I were so sorry to hear of Lewis’s passing. What a special man he was; so interested in others especially his family; Nancy, his kids and the grandkids. He took such pleasure in watching them compete in their various sports. We are praying for your family and asking the Lord to surround you with His grace and love. Blessings to all, Jack and Cathy
Our deepest sympathies and love go out to you,Nancy and your family. It was my pleasure to know you and Lewis at Wesley UMC God loves you and so do we. Love, Isabelle and Paul
Our deepest sympathies and love go out to you,Nancy and your family. It was my pleasure to know you and Lewis at Wesley UMC God loves you and so do we. Love, Isabelle and Paul
Our deepest sympathies and love go out to you,Nancy and your family. It was my pleasure to know you and Lewis at Wesley UMC God loves you and so do we. Love, Isabelle and Paul
We are truly sorry for the loss of this wonderful man, my uncle. But we celebrate his life and the fond memories we have of him and the family.
Aunt Nancy, Brenda, Barry Bob and Julie – We are so sorry and know of your loss. Uncle Lewis was a wonderful southern gentleman and sweet uncle to this family. He will be missed – our thoughts, love and prayers are with you. Julie, thanks for your help! Charlie and Betty Selph
Uncle Lewis was wonderful in every way. I so enjoyed summers on the dairy farm in McLean and visits with Uncle Lewis, Aunt Nancy, and all the cousins. He loved life and family. We will miss him.
Bob & family….sorry to hear about Mr Robeson but wanted to wish you joy & happiness as you celebrate his life! Alan & Susie Giles
What a kind and gentle man. The world was a far beter place with him in it. He touched so many lives through his involvemant in the community and the gifts he passed on to his children. And we will miss him.
Our sincere condolences to Nancy and family. Lewis always had a cheerful smile every time that we saw him. I appreciate the years that Lewis and Nancy spent with the United Methodist Youth Fellowship when I was a youth. We will miss you, Lewis.
I am so sorry for your loss! Mr Robeson was a good man and will be missed by many!
Dear Robeson Family, Please know that we hold you tenderly in our thoughts and prayers at this time. I cannot recall a kinder, sweeter couple than Mr. and Mrs. Robeson in all of Vienna, Virginia. Mom sends her love to you all at this time. His smile could light up the whole county! Love, Thelma Haslam and Carla Haslam Herkner
My deepest sympathy to the dear Robeson family…Mr. Robeson is one of the people I remember most fondly from the early days in Vienna. God bless you all.
Mr. Robeson was one of the most awesome gentlemen that I ever met, he will be deeply missed