Doyle Lewis

Doyle C. Lewis, 77, of Folkston, passed away Tuesday, May 4 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born in Colquitt County, Georgia to the late Clifford Henry and Bertha Lee Sellers Lewis. Mr. Lewis was a member of the First Baptist Church of Folkston where he served as a Deacon. He was the owner, editor and publisher of the Charlton County Herald for over 34 years. He was a US Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years: Mary Lou Lewis; 2-Children: James (Sarah) Lewis and Melody (Steven) Pullin; his emotionally adopted children: Mike & Suraya Walker; his grandchildren: Anna (Craig) Love, Jay Lewis, Evan Lewis, Janet Lewis, Bill Pullin, Mary Leighton Pullin, David Pullin, John Pullin, Kyle Walker, and Elise Walker; a Great Grandchild: Avalynn Love; and a Sister: Carolyn Schultz. He was preceded in death by 4-Siblings: Doris Wildes, Maxine Spivey, Laverne Clark, and Gerald Lewis.

The family will receive friends Thursday, May 6 at Shepard Funeral Home in Folkston, Georgia from 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be held Friday May 7 at 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church of Folkston with Rev. Randy Jacoby and Rev. Gene McCullough officiating, Burial will follow in Pineview Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest book at www.shepardfh.com. Contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church “Find Us Faithful” Building Fund or the McCullough Mission Fund, 1320 Third Street, Folkston, Georgia 31537.

Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard Funeral Home in Folkston, Georgia.