LEWIS Edward R. "Major" Lewis, 71, of Aurora, died Friday, October 3, 2014 at his daughter's home in London, Ohio. Born October 27, 1942 in Cleveland; he was a son of Edward W. and Rosetta A. (Locke) Lewis. A member of the Pioneer Memorial Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) in Solon, he had also served in the US Army Reserves. Ed had owned his own photography studio as well as being a glass worker and a professional clown. Survivors include his daughters Lisa Marie (Steven) Lewis-Jenkins of Raleigh, NC, Jennifer Anne Piccione of London and Beth Ellen (Shane) Stafford of Charlottesville, VA; grandchildren Tony, Sam, Grace, Sarah, Micah, Jonah and Maxwell. He was preceded in death by his wife Claudia in 2004 and his brother Gary L. Lewis. A memorial service will be held at 2 PM Saturday, October 11, 2014 in the Pioneer Memorial Presbyterian Church, 35100 Solon Rd. Cleveland with Reverend Mike Anderson officiating. The family invites friends to gather at the house following the service. The family suggests donations in Edward Lewis' name to Loving Care Hospice, PO Box 445, London, OH 43140. Online condolences for the family may be made to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
Funeral Date: 2014-10-11