Clyde Wilmer Lewis

Clyde Wilmer Lewis, 74, of Georgetown, Delaware and formerly of Galestown, Maryland and West Chester, Pennsylvania, died Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at Christiana Hospital of complications from a stroke. He was born on August 16, 1935 in West Chester, a son of the late Carrie and Harvey Lewis. Clyde’s childhood was an adventure where he learned to hunt, fish, garden, and fix just about anything. He developed a lifetime love of wildlife and nature. He was particularly fond of his dog “Freckles”. His mother Carrie was the “Rock” of his life. Clyde proudly served on the USS Forrestal and Ticonderoga. His proudest moment was to serve as pilot of the Admirals barge. He did have his share of fun, too, while serving. He served during the Korean War. Clyde’s “fifteen minutes” of fame was to be the object of a Baltimore television news story. He had special talent in bird-feeding and attracted an unusually large number of American Goldfinches to his house in Galestown. This was a passion for him. Clyde was a lifetime house painter, by trade. His work was the highest quality “old school” standard. His particular gift, however, was customer service. His warm smile and demeanor engendered many friendships and good will. Customers became lifetime friends and made all the difference in his last years. He was a humble and grateful man and we will miss him very much. Rest in Peace. He is survived by children Debbi Jacques and her husband, Bruce, Susie Lewis, Tammie Massey and her husband Ronnie, Tim Lewis and his wife Michelle and Dave Lewis and his wife Pat; grandchildren Heidi, Carrie, Cassie, Billy and Kyle and the “Apple of his Eye” Jessica; and great grandchildren, Haley, CJ, Sabastyn, Owen and Anya. He is also survived by a brother, Norman Lewis, two sisters, Diane Johnson and Ruthie Springer, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Shirley and Betty and brothers, Harvey, Freddie, Wayne and Gordon. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, March 11, 2010 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Short Funeral Home in Delmar. A funeral service with military honors will be held on Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery in Hurlock, Maryland. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Kidney Foundation of the Eastern Shore, 1107 Kenilworth Drive, Suite 202, Baltimore, MD 21204. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home in Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.

Clyde Wilmer Lewis

August 16, 1935 - March 9, 2010