Charles Lewis Obituary
CHARLES A.
Age 73, of Las Vegas, NV, formerly of Pittsburgh, died Sunday, Dec. 17, 2006. He was born April 17, 1933. Son of the late Charles and Bernice Lewis. He was raised in the Hill District and was formerly married to Julia Lee. From this union, 5 children were born, Gerald, Charles, Leslie, Damon and Troy. He is also survived by a son, Donald Reese and daughter, Felicia Garth. He served in the U.S. Army from 1950-55 and fought in the Korean War where he received two medals. He retired from the Army Reserves in 1991, where he was Food Service Sgt. 1st Class. He retired from the State of NV Dept. of Prisons and Corrections. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Warren Lewis. He is survived by one sister, Janet Snowden of TN; one sister-in-law, Jessie Lewis, son-in-law, Robert Pollard; daughter-in-law, Mary and good friend, Manella Hunter, formerly of Pittsburgh; also 13 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007 at 7pm in the SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME, 2644 Wylie Ave., Hill District.
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February 24, 2007
“Our loved ones leave the world, but never our hearts.” You will always remember. You will always love.
So much has changed, but so much will always be… Your Dad is part of who you are, of how you see the world… of how you live and give. Those priceless gifts are yours forever.
Peace And Blessings,
Elnora Denise Weeden
Deborah Hayes
January 10, 2007
Dear Donald,
We are deeply sorry for the loss of your Father. You and your family are in our thoughts.
Sincerely,
Your Friends at Direct Advantage Marketing
Tammy Long
January 10, 2007
My Cousins,
We have had so much sorrow in our lives these past two years. My love and my sympathy goes out to you for the loss of your Dad and Mom. Please know I am here whenever you need me.
January 9, 2007
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January 9, 2007
I am truly sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
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January 9, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
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