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Ronald E. Lewis

1/3/1954 - 11/23/2014

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Obituary For Ronald E. Lewis

Ronald Eugene Lewis

Born on January 3, 1954

Departed at 11:05 a.m. on November 23, 2014 at his sister Carol's house in Norfolk, Va Surrounded by his loving family The Lewis family would like for all of you to join us for a potluck/BYOB gathering in honor of Ronald E. Lewis (a.k.a. Chickenhawk!), on his birthday, Saturday, January 3, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.at the VFW located at 8400 Tidewater Dr., Norfolk, Va 23518. Please come and share with us your special dishes, your pictures, and your stories. RSVP please to Carol @757-685-1320.

Ronnie was born Norfolk, Va to Eunice and Leroy Lewis, who were both from the Eastern Shore, Va. Ronnie grew up in Oceanview and attended Granby High School. His expertise ranged from tree work to sheet metal. He began his career with Civil Service in 1975 as a sheet metal worker at Naval Air Rework Facility in Norfolk. Later , as a sheet metal mechanic, he worked for Naval Aviation Depot , also in Norfolk. In 1995, the Norfolk Depot closure forced him to transfer to the Naval Aviation Depot in Jacksonville, Florida. He remained there until his retirement in January 2013.

He is survived by his 91 year old mother, Eunice; his only son, Ronnie II; daughter-in-law, Crisie; his first grandbaby on the way; sisters, Pam Moore and Carol Bender; brother, Ed Lewis, and countless nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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  • 04/08/2021

    Carol Lewis Bender

    HI Y'ALL, We are all Missing Ronnie and we were blessed to get him back to our Mother and blood family. I know over the past 19 years he has what Lokota call Hunku Jahpeu, Your chosen family. And I know you are missing him too. Sorry obituary isn't in til tomorrow. Please sign in anyway. We are having a Potluck, BYOB Celebration of his life on 1-3-15 at VFW 8400 Tidewater Dr Norf 4:00 RSVP Carol's Cell 757-685-1320 I thank everyone for your love and friendship to my brother in whatever capacity. I ask for Great Spirits Love and Light to surround us all. My heart aches for my Truly One Of A Kind Brother.1-3-15

  • 04/08/2021

    Crisie Lewis

    We miss you so much dad....but at least now you're out of pain...love you.Xoxoxoxo

  • 04/08/2021

    Vanessa crews

    So hard to believe that you are Gone Mr. Ronnie. You have been such a wonderful part of our family. I know you are up with Bryana and holding her tight... Take care of my baby girl for me and fly high with your new wings...Until we all meet again. Love you with all our hearts... The Crews Family (part of you Florida family)

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