HERBERT LEWIS

HERBERT J. LEWIS (Age 94)  
A retired aerospace engineer who worked for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, died peacefully on May 31, 2017 after a brief illness. Mr. Lewis was born in Lawrence, MA and grew up in Newton, MA. He entered Naval Aviation flight training in 1942 and served as a Marine Corps fighter pilot and flight instructor. His Marine Reserve fighter squadron was recalled to active duty in 1950 during the Korean conflict. He retired, after 27 years, from the Marine Corps Reserves as a Lieutenant Colonel. After active military service, Mr. Lewis graduated from Northeastern University with a degree in engineering. He subsequently worked in flight testing for Grumman Aircraft; on the Titan and Minuteman Missile programs for AVCO Corp., and for the Institute of Naval Studies. Prior to finishing college he was a pilot for Flying Tiger Airlines and he maintained his pilot's license into his eighties. Mr. Lewis joined NASA Headquarters in 1963 and worked on the SKYLAB and Space Shuttle programs before retiring in 1979. His avocations included ski racing, ice hockey and extensive foreign travel. Survivors include three daughters, Amy Wilson of Fayetteville, PA, Jennifer Black of Derwood, MD and Marjorie Lewis of Frederick, MD; four grandchildren, Mary Herdeman, Andrea Black, Garrett Black and Daniel Black; two great grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Inurnment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.