With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Fitz Herbert Lewis, III, 39, of Florence, SC, a retired Marine Veteran, who passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.

Life Reflections

Fitz Herbert Lewis, III, was born to Fitz Herbert Lewis, Jr. and Florence Scott Lewis in Brooklyn, New York, on August 7, 1985. He entered eternal rest on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. He was a devoted father to his children, Zora Kendell Lewis and Veda Vivian Lewis.

Fitz attended Church at Sandhurst under Robert Norris leadership. Fitz received his education from West Florence High School and Camden Military Academy. He graduated from Camden Military Academy in May 2004.

Fitz joined the United States Marine Corps in 2004. After basic training, he was stationed in Jacksonville, NC. Fitz served two tours in Iraq before he honorably separated from the military in September 2008 as a Corporal.

Fitz married his high school sweetheart, Eupholia E. Cunningham in April 2006. Together, they welcomed two daughters. Fitz had a love for sports; he was a hard working athlete. He excelled in basketball and lacrosse. Fitz also had a love for soccer and he coached soccer for club leagues, West Florence High School and Trinity Collegiate School.

Fitz attended Coastal Carolina Community College, Spartanburg Methodist College and Florence-Darlington Technical College. He worked in mortgage banking investment and insurance while he was at Chase Bank and Assurant.

Fitz will be remembered as an avid reader and a collector of books. Fitz enjoyed writing, drawing, gaming and playing sports with his daughters. He could hold a conversation for hours and loved to laugh. Fitz was well loved by his community.

Fitz was preceded in death by: his maternal grandparents, Edith Eaddy, Richard C. Scott and his paternal grandparent, Fitz Herbert Lewis, Sr. and Cecilia Valentine.

Left to cherish his memories are: his mother, Florence Scott of Florence, SC; his siblings, Demetrius Scott of Florence, SC and Cecilia M. Lewis of Newport News, Virginia; his daughters, Zora K. Lewis and Veda V. Lewis, and their mother, Eupholia Cunningham of Florence, SC; his devoted cousin, Kevon Monroe; special friends, Derek Lazarus and Jeremy Rowe. He also leaves several aunts, uncles, cousins; and a host of relatives and friends to cherish his memories.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Lake City, SC. 843-354-2292.