R.J. Lewis, 84, Died at His Home in Littleton, September 1920

Died at his home in Littleton on Saturday Mr. R.J. Lewis, in the 84th year of his age. He was buried on Sunday afternoon, Rev. Francis Joyner of the Episcopal church conducting the burial service. Mr. Lewis was born and reared in Halifax County and for many years was prominent in politics while the Republicans controlled political affairs. For several years he was register of deeds, was then elected sheriff of the county and after this was internal revenue collector. In all these positions he was a faithful officer and was popular among people of both parties. Serveral years since his health failed and he became a great sufferer both of mind and body. He is survived by his wife and four children, one of these, Mrs. W.S. Saunders of Roanoke Rapids. (From the front page of the Roanoke Rapids Herald, September 17, 1920.)