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Leopole Lewis Dies at 67

It is with tremendous sadness that we the family of Leopole Lewis  aka “ Pole” or  “Allahman” passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, on the beautiful island of St.John, Virgin Islands after a brief illness at the age of 67.

Leopold Lewis

Leopold was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Virginia Lewis, his brothers, Hercules “Lionel” Lewis and Garfield Lewis, nephew, Lenworth “Fats” Lewis, niece, Laura Henry-Edwards.

He is survived by his wife, Diane Jongue-Lewis, children Latishma Lewis and Le’Rhon Lewis granddaughter, Lanyjay Sumayah.

He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Ignace Jongue Dalmida  aunt, Mryna Luke, sisters,  Iola Lewis-Henry,  Anella Lewis, Vanessa Lewis-McFarlande and Alphenice Lewis.  Sister-in-law Amanda Dalmida; Brothers, Randolph Lewis and Tifford Lewis. Brother-in-law Martin Jongue; Nieces: Margaret Henry, Lucinda Lewis-Brathwaite, Monique Lewis-Joiner, Gerri Lewis, Shenette Lewis, Davina Lewis, Yolanda Lewis-Dyer, Kareema Tonge, and Genell Thomas;  Nephews: Conroy Henry, Dean Henry, Vernon Lewis and Derek Lewis  Godchildren Martin Jongue, Monique Jongue, Ava Jongue; Special Friends Rev. Dr.  Charles Peters, Romalyn  Joseph, Felix Joseph, Chris Joseph, Garfield Francis, Lorenzo Lewis, Vanroy Christopher, Scott Richards, Godfree Richards, Silvester Richards and the Members of the Memorial Moravian Ushers Board and Men’s Fellowship. He was blessed to have a very large village of extended family and friends throughout the United States, England, Antigua, St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix which include the Bright, Luke, Lewis, Christopher, Henry, Simon, Macoy families and countless cherished family and friends whose names are too numerous to mention.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Funeral service that will be held on Wednesday, June 18 at Memorial Moravian Church. Viewing and tributes will begin at 9:00a.m. with service at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Eastern Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Dan Hurley Home for Funerals and Cremation Center of St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix. For online condolences, or to share a special memory, visit www.hurleydavisfuneralhome.com

Leopole will be deeply missed but never forgotten. May his soul rest in peace.

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