Book of Memories for Lewis G. Blackburn

Condolence From Judy Harris Dougherty

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 08:25:30 EDT

I have such sweet memories of Lewis at the MMI formal balls. He was a wonderful dancer and he always saved a few for me. Lewis was not only a gentleman, he was a gentle man. Don't think I can ever remember him without a smile. And he loved his scouts so much! They were his life. There is no way to measure the impact he had on so many young men's lives. Now that he has been released from his earthly body and his mind is renewed he can look back on a life well lived. May God bring peace and comfort to his family.

Condolence From Jim Robertson

Sun, 16 Sep 2018 23:57:40 EDT

I have known Lewis for about 62 years since he was my Assistant Scoutmaster in Troop 322 in Marion, AL. I would have been 12 or 13 years old. He was ASM probably to about 1958. He then took over as Explorer Post Advisor to older Scouts. Me and my twin brother Sam were his assistants (Assoc. Advisor). Probably 10 Eagle Scouts were "made" during his time as an Adult Leader. All of them and other Scouts owe much to Lewis. He set a fine example for us that has lasted a lifetime. I wrote a letter to Lewis several years ago to thank him for his service to the youth of Marion and myself specifically. I sent him some Scouting days photos like the ones I posted here. We talked on the phone several times. I hope there is a Scout troop in Heaven for God will surely put Lewis in charge of it.

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Sun, 16 Sep 2018 23:36:22 EDT

March 1959 Lewis with Eagle Honor Board addition for Eagle Scouts Jim & Sam Robertson with Eagles Ric Benson and Art Lewis - unknown OA Dancers

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1962 Lewis at Eagle Board of Review for Ron Robertson, Ben Anderson, Kute Blackerby

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1960 Lewis with Eagle Scouts Rick Benson, Jim & Sam Robertson, Art Harris

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1959 Lewis at Eagle Board of Review for Jim & Sam Robertson - 1959

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Asst Scoutmaster Lewis with Trp 322 1956

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Explorer Advisor Lewis with his Explorer Post 322 on C47 flight 1960 Craig Field AFB

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Lewis with Eagle Scout Charles Parker - Jan. 1958