Gerald Lewis

LEWIS, Gerald D. "Del"
Age 75, of Dayton, died Monday, Jan. 25, 2010. A native of West Virginia, Del was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Sadie Maude, and 11 siblings. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Shirley; son Michael and wife Patty of Springfield; daughter Michelle and husband Bob Underwood of Kettering; beloved granddaughter Haley of Springfield; two brothers, Jack Lewis of Tulsa, Okla., and Allen Sweney of Haughton, La.; sister-in-law Pat Kammer; and numerous nieces and nephews, including devoted nephew Leon Lewis. Thanks to Del's many neighbors and friends, including those in the RV community who had become his extended family in recent years, for their kind words and prayers during this difficult month. Thanks also to his caregivers at Miami Valley Hospital and Hospice of Dayton. Family will receive guests Thursday, Jan. 28, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory (4104 Needmore Road, Dayton). Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 28, at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory. Burial will be held privately. Donations can be made in Del's memory to Hospice of Dayton. To send a special message to the family, please visit www.newcomerdayton.com