Clyde W. Lewis, 74, formerly of 94 ½ Maple St., Hornell, died Monday afternoon (September 7,
2020) at the Wellsville Manor following a long battle with dementia.
Born in Hornell on September 18, 1945, he was the son of Claude & Margaret (Matthews) Lewis.
Clyde grew up in Almond, NY and was a graduate of Alfred Almond Central School (class of 1965). He was a veteran of the US Air Force, serving his country during the Viet Nam era. While serving in the Air Force, Clyde served as Crew Chief of a fighter plane and had been stationed at various locations, including Turkey & England.He was employed for 25 years at the Village of Alfred Department of Public Works and for about 20 years served as a bus driver for the Alfred-Almond School District.
Born in Hornell on September 18, 1945, he was the son of Claude & Margaret (Matthews) Lewis.
Clyde grew up in Almond, NY and was a graduate of Alfred Almond Central School (class of 1965). He was a veteran of the US Air Force, serving his country during the Viet Nam era. While serving in the Air Force, Clyde served as Crew Chief of a fighter plane and had been stationed at various locations, including Turkey & England.He was employed for 25 years at the Village of Alfred Department of Public Works and for about 20 years served as a bus driver for the Alfred-Almond School District.
Clyde attended the
Alfred-Almond Bible Church and also enjoyed spending time at the Almond Senior
Center, visiting with his many friends.
He enjoyed “fixing things” and working with his hands. He also enjoyed arts & crafts, making
“works of art” using beads, leather & wood.
Decorating his home brought a special joy, especially during the holiday
seasons. He also loved taking long car
rides with his wife, Bonnie, simply visiting new & exciting places.
He was preceded in
death by her daughter, Amanda Carole Lewis who died in 1976; his sister, Joyce
Raner; his brother, John Lewis Sr.
He was married on
June 8, 1974 to the former Bonnie Seeley who survives. Also surviving are 2
daughters, Erica (Jeff Risley) Sergent of Fairport, NY and Gwyn (James) Ruthven
of Alfred Station; 1 son, Bradley (Alexa) Lewis of Macedon, NY; his sister, Pam
(John) Bretz of Horseheads, NY; 6 grand-children, Joseph Sergent, James “Liam”
Ruthven, Grace Ruthven, Gabriel Lewis, Noah Lewis and Christian Lewis; several
nieces & nephews.
At Clyde’s request
there will be no prior calling hours. A
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday at 12:00 Noon at the Alfred-Almond
Bible Church, Almond, NY, with Pastor Ken Shutt officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow at
Woodlawn Cemetery in Almond.
Funeral arrangements
are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home,
38 Church St., Hornell, NY.
Clyde’s family
request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name be made to the
Greg Norton Memorial Park Fund of Almond, C/O Tim Kogel, 15 Church St.,
Hornell, NY 14843 or by visiting the “Go Fund Me Page” at www.gofundme.com/greg-norton-memorial-park
In recognition of
Clyde’s service to his country as a member of the US Air Force, the American
Flag at the Dagon Funeral Home will be flown at half-staff.
To leave an online
condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com
