Edgar Leroy Lewis

Edgar Leroy Lewis "Ed", age 86 passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at his home in Festus, Missouri. He was born on December 5, 1933 in Jewett, Missouri, a son of Robert Lee and Virginia Helen (Wray) Lewis. On March 13, 1954 in Marquand, Missouri he was united in marriage to Mildred Marie King, she survives at the home. Other survivors include: his children – Kenneth (Karen) Lewis of Ste. Genevieve County, Kathy (Jim) Liggett of Ironton, Missouri, Patricia Berry of Wentzville, Missouri and Tish (James) Pruitt of Festus; brother – John (Mary) Lewis of Malden, Missouri; sisters – Mabelle Wells of Fredericktown, Missouri and Nancy (Ronnie) Crowell also of Fredericktown; nine grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Ed was a minister at Black Mountain Baptist Church near Fredericktown for several years, his greatest joy was his church and his family. A graveside service will be held at noon on Friday, April 3, 2020 at the Marcus Memorial Cemetery in Fredericktown. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to the Children's Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. Condolences may be posted on this website.