Obituary of Edward A. Lewis

Edward A. Lewis, "Ed", 85, of Unadilla, NY, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City. Ed was born in Walton, NY on January 20, 1939 son of the late Fannie (Gransbury) and Earl Lewis. He attended Sidney High School and worked at Amphenol for 40 years as a machinist group leader. He was a ham radio operator, KCZWVX, and has talked to every country except Antarctica. Ed enjoyed deep sea fishing and has fished from Maine to the Florida Keys. He was a camper and loved taking the kids and grandkids all over in the motorhome. He took his grandchildren to Canada, Disney World and various other resorts, and rode the rides with them! Ed was also an avid Buffalo Bills fan. He was a member of Gateway Alliance Church where he served as head elder as well as a youth group leader for many years. He was also President of the Alliance Men's Group. His greatest enjoyment was spending time in Alaska on his 50th Anniversary trip with his wife Viola, flying clear to Barrow, above the Arctic Circle. Ed is survived by his beloved wife, Viola; two sons, Alan and Michael Lewis; daughter and son-in-law, Robin and Kevin Klix; 8 grandchildren: Kyle, Keith, Dillon and Dustin Rutenber, Cheyenne Klix, Jenella Mulhall, Michaela Lowe and Taylor Lewis; 4 great-grandchildren: Marley Rutenber, Liam Rutenber, John (JT) Mulhall and Lennox Lowe, and another coming soon. Also surviving are his sister, Carol Jackson; brothers, Skip Gransbury and Wayne Lewis. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Friday, July 12, 2024 at Gateway Alliance Church, 6 Circle Drive, Sidney, NY 13838. Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.