In Memory

Lewis Allen Lindamood - Class Of 1975

On Saturday, March 23, Lewis Allen Lindamood, 56, of Elkton, Virginia, gracefully surrendered his valiant fight with cancer. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his family and faithful dog, Glenda.

He was born on March 7, 1957, in Richmond, to parents Luther Lawson "Tony" and Evalyn Rozine Lindamood.

After his parents' divorce, he was raised by his grandparents, Lewis Teel and Merry Rozine Allen in Charlottesville, Virginia, graduating from Albemarle High School in 1975. His father and grandparents preceded him in death; as well as his sister, Rosalita Linda Lindamood; his brother, Vincent Eric Lindamood; and his best friend and "brother", Brian Deen Baldwin.

On February 17, 1979, he married the love of his life, Wingina Ferraba Dean, formerly of Grottoes Virginia, whom he met at then Madison College. Theirs was a deep, abiding true love which death does not stop, only delays a while. Their lives were blessed by daughter, Sara Rozine Lindamood Mosler, and son-in-law, Steven Scott Mosler of Powhatan, Virginia; and by son, Adrian Lindamood of Harrisonburg, Virginia. Initially intimidated, he embraced fatherhood and found their children to be beautiful people with whom life is never dull, often fun, definitely interesting and fulfilling. He was especially grateful for their care and support during his 10 month illness.

Lewis valued education, completing requirements for a certificate in TV repair from Charlottesville Albemarle Technical Education Center in 1978, an associate's degree (summa cum laude) in electronics from Tidewater Community College in 1985, followed by a bachelor's degree (magna cum laude) in business administration from James Madison University in 1995 with membership in Beta Gamma Sigma honor society for collegiate schools of business. He was a founding brother of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity, #9 in Delta Tau chapter, at Madison College in 1976. His education led to a varied career at the Williamsburg Pottery, Newport News Shipbuilding, and Comsonics Inc. He found much satisfaction in his last 25 years as audio-visual technician with Harrisonburg City Schools. He had a creative knack for fixing things and was known as 'Mr. Fix-it'. He seldom recognized what a gift this was, thinking that everyone could analyze, solve and repair whatever happened to break. He applied his varied skills and leadership at his "other home" Elkton United Methodist Church serving as financial secretary, playing in the handbell choir and leading mission teams to Project Crossroads each summer since 1999. Lewis shared his insightful, sometimes humorous but always sincere perspective at Loaves-and-Fishes Bible study.An outdoor enthusiast, he explored many wild caves in Virginia and West Virginia, went hiking, camping and canoeing. Lewis' unique humor, compassion for others, and kindness will be missed by family and friends.

In addition to his wife and children, he is survived by his mother, Evalyn Brown of Charlottesville, Virginia; two sisters, Marchenka McCall and husband, Trevor, of Dillwyn, Virginia, and Suzette Hosaflook and husband, Gregory, of Kents Store, Virginia; a brother, Anton White of Dallas, Texas; many nieces, nephews and a wide circle of friends. He was so appreciative for the care and support from family and friends during his illness, especially from sister-in-law, Nancy D. Sachs; brother-in-law, Howard Dean Jr. and wife, Betty; and healthcare team John Moore, PharmD; Anish Meerasahib, MD and Tara Vetting, RN, of RMH Hospice. Truly cherished memories were made possible during his last days by Greg Gum, Ellen Shinaberry, Melinda Brown, Kerri Painter and Dr. Thomas Reinders.

Family and friends visitation will take place from 6 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at Elkton United Methodist Church, 205 Warren Street, Elkton, Virginia. The burial will be private. All who wish to attend are invited to a Celebration of Life Service for Lewis at 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2013, at Elkton United Methodist Church. Time will be given to any who would like to share a favorite story or memory of Lewis.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to Elkton United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 82, Elkton, VA 22827 which will be designated for two endeavors that Lewis supported, repaying the church roof replacement debt and funding for this summer's Project Crossroads Mission Team.

Published in the Daily Progress on March 26, 2013
 



 
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04/04/13 05:10 AM #1    

Heidi M Kupke (1975)

Lewis was "Lewis Allen" for the first few years I remember knowing him. Then at some point his name changed to "Lewis Lindamood." He sat behind me in Mrs. Stanley's first period Trigonometry & Analytic Geometry class, in 11th grade. We held down the back end of our row, near the window, and kept each other from falling out of our chairs when we would fall asleep during class, which was frequent (no offense to Mrs. Stanley--she was great!).

Lewis was a good friend who never made me feel inferior, unlike all the "beautiful people" in the "in" crowd, of which neither of us was a part. As I recall, Lewis had a fairly wicked sense of humor and made that first period math class something to look forward to (and which, otherwise, I would have totally dreaded!).    ;-}

Rest In Peace, Mr. Lindamood! 

----Heidi Kupke  

P.S. any relation to the Lindamood-Bell learning centers in Northern Virginia?


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