Edward Lewis, Jr. age 85, of Knoxville, TN. passed away Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Holston Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Lewis was born in St. Louis, MO to Elic Lewis and Estella Hawthorne Lewis. Mr. Lewis is preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife, Mrs. Lorraine Martha Lewis; brothers, James and Warren; sister, Melissa. He is survived by his devoted sister, Barbara Lewis Walker; nieces; nephews; and extended family members and friends. Mr. Lewis resided in Chicago, IL where he retired from the Keebler Company, at which time he relocated to Knoxville. In retirement, Mr. Lewis enjoyed bowling, fishing, chess, and grilling. He was an avid golfer and a loving caregiver for his wife, Lorraine for several years. The Lewis family will receive friends Monday, January 27,2014 from 11:00 AM to 12 noon at Unity Mortuary on McCalla Avenue. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 12 noon with burial at The East Tennessee Veteran’s Cemetery at 1:30PM with full Military honors. Friends are welcome to visit the family at his home on River Shores Drive following the services.

This obituary was posted on Thursday, January 16th, 2014 at 10:45 am.
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