Gary Lewis Service Information

Gary Lewis passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with Brain Cancer on Monday, May 6, 2024. He was 66 years old. Gary was the beloved husband of Dawn (Andrus) Lewis for sixteen years.

Born on April 26,1958 in Hyden, KY he was the son of Helen (Feltner) and the late Roy Lewis.

At the age of two his family moved to Waminster, Pennsylvania.

Gary Graduated from William Tennent High School in 1976. After graduation Gary went on to serve 4 years in the United States Army. He was a devout Christian and studied at the Philadelphia College of Bible. After 28 years of working at Shorday Market as a Frozen Food Manager, Gary went on to be a dedicated employee at Bimbo Bakeries until he was diagnosed with Glioblastoma (Brain Cancer).

Gary loved spending time with his dogs and became a vital member of the Therapy Dog Organization known as Angel on a Leash. He also had a passion for Hunting, Fishing and The Great Outdoors. One of his best memories was hunting with his Father in Maine where they captured a Moose and two Black Bears. Gary’s Bear was one of the largest Black Bears ever captured in Maine at that time.

Gary also had a passion for playing the guitar. He would spend hours practicing on his Favorite Gibson Les Paul electric Guitar which was a treasured gift from his wife. He loved music especially the Rolling Stones. He also loved to read and watch Nascar racing on Sundays after Church. He enjoyed spending time with his three brothers joking around and reminiscing about their mischievous childhood times.

Everyone who knew Gary described him as a kind, gentle soul who would go out of his way to help someone in need. He was humble and patient. He never had a bad word to say about anyone.

In addition to his wife Dawn, Gary was survived by his two four legged companions Brewster and Winston: three brothers, Jerry and his wife Janis (Savickas), Timothy Lewis Sr. and his wife Edie (Waldrup), Larry Lewis Sr. and his wife Alice (Quiring), as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

His family invites relatives and friends to celebrate his life with them from 8:30am until his funeral service at 9:30am on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the Joseph A Fluehr III Funeral home at 800 Newtown Richboro Road, Richboro, PA 1895. A military Service will take place at 11:00 am at Washington Crossing National Military Cemetery located at 830 Highland Road, Newtown, Pa 18940.

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