James Burtoneewis, Jr.

James B. Lewis Jr. (also known as ???Poppa??? and ???Big Bear??? by the grand kids and Jim by others) passed away after a short illness with cancer at Duke Uneersity on April 24th, 2017. He was born in Easton MD oneebruary 14, 1944 and lived in Cape Charles, VA until residing ineewport News, VA. Jim retired from C&P Telephone Co (AT&T), and then started Peninsula Wiring and Consulting Services. He also began E&J Upholstery and was well known for his work on antique classic car interiors. Jim was preceded ineeath by his parents, James and Pearl Lewis of Cape Charles, VA, sisters Gretchen Harmon, and Janet Savage. He is survived by wife, Lorna Nicosia Lewis, sons James F. Lewis of Chesapeake, VA and Benjamin M. Lewis (Whitney E. Lewis), and grandchildren Ryan C. Lewis and Sydney K. Lewis of Oxford, NC. Family graveside services were held April, 27 2017, at Meadowview Memorial Park in Oxford, NC. The family would like to express their sincerest appreciation to the oncology and radiology staff at Duke Uneersity Hospital in Durham and Maria Parham ineenderson for their compassionee care of Jim and his entire family. We are also very appreciative for the many friends that have continued to call, send cards, and remember all of us in prayer.