It is with deep love and cherished memories that we announce the passing of Earnest "Toby" Lee Lewis, who departed this life on Sunday, May 4, 2025. A devoted husband, father, brother, and friend, Toby's life was a reflection of hard work, humility, and unwavering faith.

A retiree of Ashland Inc. (formerly Hercules), Toby dedicated many years to his profession before continuing his service to the community through post-retirement work with Prince George County Schools. A faithful member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church, he served on the Seniors' Ministry, offering wisdom, kindness, and encouragement to all who knew him. Toby found great joy in classic western films, caring for the family dog Spade, and upholding old-school values - values that were evident in the way he lived, led, and loved.

He was preceded in death by his parents, McKinley and Lucy Lewis; and several beloved siblings: sister, Ruby Lewis Burgess; and brothers, Henry Lewis, Sr., James Lewis, and Morris Lewis.

He leaves to cherish his memory and honor his legacy his loving wife, Martha Lewis; devoted son, Anthony Dennis of Disputanta, VA; stepchildren, Hassan Bokeem (Victoria) of Hollywood, FL, and Shemicia Bowen of Richmond, VA; siblings, McKinley "Buck" Lewis, John W. Lewis, Marcellus Williams, Estelle Lewis, Margie Smith (Charles), and Shirley Ann Newby (Columbus); step-grandchildren, Amanda Harris of Petersburg, VA, Laisha Bowen and Ali Shabazz both of Richmond, VA; step great grandchildren, Peyton Harris of Petersburg, VA, Aamira and Alaya Shabazz both of Richmond, VA; and a host of family and devoted friends, including Herbert Dennis, Clyde Morton, Butch Diggs, Jacob Gregory, Richard Taylor, and Wilbur James; nephew, Marvin Hill; and niece, Linda Smith.

Services will be held 1:00 P.M., Friday, May 16, 2025, at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 2223 South Crater Road, Petersburg, VA, Bishop Jeffrey L. Reaves, Sr., Pastor, eulogist. The interment to follow at Southlawn Memorial Park.

J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. Watch the funeral services live online on our J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. Facebook page.