Obituary of David A. Lewis

Bedford – David A. Lewis, 59, of Bedford, died at 4:52 pm on Thursday, January 1, 2015 in Bedford. Born July 8, 1955 in Bedford, he was the son of William C. and Charlotte R. (Smith) Lewis. He worked at the Bedford Public Library and later at Walmart in Bedford. He was formerly married to Rhea Dawn Lewis who has remained a dear friend. David was a brilliant man and a very kind soul. To know David was to love him. Survivors include a son, Rhett Lewis of Bedford; a daughter, Talia Blake and husband, Joe, of Bedford; granddaughters, Drew Gilbertson of Linton, Jade and Samara Wessell of Bedford; sister, Brenda Cleary and husband, Woodie; two nephews all of NC; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gladys and Hazel Lewis, Otho and Addie Mae Smith; his parents, William C. and Charlotte R. Lewis; a brother, Billy Ray Lewis. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Monday, January 5th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Sunday, January 4th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. The family asks that friends consider donations be made to the American Diabetes Assoc. or the Bedford Public Library. Family and friends are invited to express condolences at www.daycarter.com.