James Edward “Eddie” Lewis
March 9, 1964 - April 5, 2025James Edward Lewis, 61, of Gray, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025, at his home. Born March 9, 1964, in Harlan, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Delmas and Oma Lewis.
In addition to his father and mother, Eddie was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Lewis, and brother, Harold Lewis.
Survivors include his cousin/sister/best friend/“twin,” April Baker-Reese and husband Steve; special nieces and nephews: Joshua (Sydnee) Reese, Colton Reese, Jessica Brown (Ben), Cheyenne Brown, Kennedy Brown, Avery Brown, Michael Lewis (Denise), Sam Lewis, Annie Lewis, and Sophie Lewis; and special friend, Jennie Siler.
Eddie was an outdoorsman who loved hiking, Jeep trailing, and four-wheeling. He also enjoyed his time as an amateur radio operator KQ4BRE. He formerly served as a volunteer fireman and fire chief for West Knox Fire Department. Most of his work career was in HVAC sales at Brock-McVey/Ferguson in Corbin, Kentucky.
Dearly loved, Eddie will be sorely missed.
Funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M. Friday, April 11, 2025, in the Hart Funeral Home Chapel with David Rice officiating. Burial will follow in Candle Ridge Cemetery in Gray, Kentucky.
Visitation will be held from 2 – 4 P.M. Friday at Hart Funeral Home, located at 1011 Master Street Corbin, Kentucky 40701.
Hart Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Samantha Asher
Posted at 20:10h, 08 AprilSo sorry for the loss. Heaven gained a great man! We will miss you like crazy Eddie. You were the best neighbor ever
Alexander Cox
Posted at 10:53h, 10 AprilThis one hurts. Eddie Lewis was a great person, we drifted apart after HS but I never forgot him.
He was kind, funny, thoughtful, patient and 1000 other things that make a person amazing.
Alexander Cox
Phyllis Owens
Posted at 19:31h, 11 AprilI am so sorry I just saw this and it hurts so much. I worked with Eddie at Brock McVey. He was like family. I hate I missed this. I didn’t know he was sick I prayers go to his family. We had so much fun at work,so many memories. Him and Peggy were good people. He will be missed. The angels in heaven are having a great time. God bless.