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MAJOR GENERAL HOMER I. "PETE" LEWIS, USAF, Retired age 96, passed away peacefully at home in Eagle Pass, Texas early morning, Wednesday, October 21, 2015. He was born February 1, 1919 in Asheville, North Carolina to Edith Little and Homer Irving Lewis. After living in New York City area and with family in North Carolina, he moved to Texas in 1932. He attended Culver Military Academy and won a competitive appointment to the United States Naval Academy in 1938. After a year of Naval Academy, he resigned and entered the University of Texas. He was commissioned a Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army Reserve Infantry in 1940. He was called to active duty in 1941, with assignments in the United States and the European Theatre with air combat missions over central Europe in a B-17 aircraft.
Pete Lewis arrived in Eagle Pass in 1950 with his family to pursue ranch, farm, and retail business opportunities both in Maverick County and Coahuila, Mexico. He also retained his close associations with the U.S.A.F. Reserve. In 1971, he was nominated by the President to serve as Chief Air Force Reserve and in 1972 he assumed the additional duty as the Air Force Reserve Commander. Pete retired from the military service in 1975. He was married to Dorothy Jane Lehrer Lewis for 63 years prior to her death in 2003. He is survived by his three sons: Peter William Lewis, Stephen Wayne Lewis, and William Lehrer Lewis. He is also survived by his wife, Ingrid Parkinson Lewis. They were married in June 2009. Over his decades of residency in Eagle Pass, Pete Lewis participated in every aspect of community life and held a special passion for the romance of rural South Texas and Northern Mexico. He was an active member of Redeemer Episcopal Church of Eagle Pass.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at the Yeager Barrera Mortuary with visitation from 9am-12:00 p.m. The chapel service will begin promptly at 12:00 p.m. with the Reverend Matthew Frey, officiating. Interment will follow at the Maverick County Cemetery with full Military Honors by the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard. In Lieu of usual remembrances, memorials may be made to Redeemer Episcopal School 648 Monroe St. Eagle Pass, TX 78852
Funeral Arrangement under the care of: Yeager Barrera Mortuary 1613 Del Rio Blvd. Eagle Pass, TX 78853. PH: 830-773-3211
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Gordon Bassett
January 31, 2024
I´m sad to learn about General Lewis´ passing at this late time in early 2024. I had often thought of and what became of him after he retired in 1975. I´m proud to have served as his aide de camp during his time as Chief/Commander of the Air Force Reserves. I was stationed at Robins AFB and few him many times in the T-39. I fondly remember him and Dorothy during trips to Rome and Oslo. Gordon Bassett, Lt Col, USAF, Retired
Lt Colonel Ivan Edwards
November 11, 2018
Rest in peace, General! You were a good mentor and friend to me! Salute you!
Lt Col (Dr)Ivan Edwards,USAF,MC,FS
David Epstein
May 29, 2017
A great mentor to me. I am very greatful for his advice and inspiring leadership example.
Hester Ann White
March 6, 2016
I did not know until today.Pete was the ladt of Daddy's lifetime friends. My sympathy.
Captain Homer I. Lewis, C.O. USAAF 93rd College Training Detachment(Air Crew). Spearfish, SD. 1943-44.
Terry Neil King
October 30, 2015
My heartfelt condolences to Ingrid, and to Pete's family, on your loss.
Thank you Pete, for the many hours of interesting conversation and correspondence that we shared over the past four years. I will truly miss speaking with you, but will always cherish our long-distance friendship.
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Harry Huff
October 29, 2015
Gen. Lewis, you were a great friend to our family and my Father. I enjoyed your stories and I was honored that you spoke at my Dad's funeral. My prayers and thoughts go out to Ingrid at this time of loss. God speed on this next flight. You will be missed, but always remembered for who you were and the incredible things you did for all the Air Force Reserves. I salute you Sir.
MSGT. Harry Huff (AFRes ret.)
Bill Basnett B/Gen. USAF
October 28, 2015
So Long Pete. You have been a role model and inspiration to me and everyone who had the honor of knowing you.
Leila Armstrong winssinger
October 28, 2015
May you rest in peace
Brad
October 27, 2015
My heartfelt sympathies go out to family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise found in 1 Thessalonians 4 : 14 can bring some comfort. Knowing that there is a future for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
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