of Omaha, AR

April 27, 1942 - February 9, 2013

Edwin ''Sonny'' Lewis, age 70, of Omaha, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 in Springfield, Missouri. The son of Zearl Edwin Lewis and Violet Hetler Lewis was born April 27, 1942, at Eufaula, Oklahoma.

Sonny was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. He was a pervious resident of Lone Oak, Texas. He married his loving wife Debbie in Mesquite, Texas September 2, 1978. He retired in 1995 as a MCI Field Engineer. Sonny had many hobbies which included fishing, hunting, and carpentry including building doll beds, and toys for his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Debbie (Martin) Lewis, of the home; two sons, Darryl Lewis of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Paul Lewis of Lone Oak, Texas; his daughter and son-in-law, Nichole and Jacob Lawrence, of Greenville, Texas; three brothers, Charlie Lewis, Billy Lewis, and Dale Lewis; four grandchildren, Serenity, Kaydan, Darla and Jehnna; his six dogs, Peanut, Buddy, Charlie, Tootie, Honey and Bo; and a host of nieces nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-father, Alton Raimy; and his brother, Carlus Lewis.

Memorial services was Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, at New Hope Baptist Church with Pastor Mark Holmes officiating.

Interment was in New Hope Cemetery.

Honorary Pallbearers were Charles Lewis, Billy Lewis, Dale Lewis, Chris Lewis, Richard Lewis, Jacob Lawrence

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