Mr. Ashby Cleveland Lewis, 87

CAROLINA BEACH

Mr. Ashby Cleveland Lewis, 87 of Carolina Beach and formerly of Wade, passed away Monday, March 21, 2106 at the home of his son.

A graveside service will be held 12:00 Noon Thursday, March 24, at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Wilmington, with full military honors.

Mr. Lewis was born November 12, 1928 in New Hanover County and is preceded in death by his parents, David Elton and Gertie Lancaster Lewis; his wife, Geraldine Sessoms Lewis; and daughter, Donna Koeferl. He retired from the US Air Force after 25 years of service and was a Veteran of WWII, the Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam War. He retired as a heat and air mechanic from the VA Medical Center in Fayetteville.

He is survived two sons, Darrell Lewis and wife Eileen, Sherrill Lewis and wife Tami, both of Wade; five grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Wednesday, March 23, at Butler Funeral Home, 6535 Clinton Road, Stedman, and other times at 2922 Page Road, Wade.

Services entrusted to Butler Funeral Home, 6535 Clinton Road, Stedman.