Clyde Wilmer Lewis, 74 GEORGETOWN - Clyde Wilmer Lewis, 74, of Georgetown, and formerly of Galestown, Md., and West Chester, Pa., died Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at Christiana Hospital of complications from a stroke. He was born on Aug. 16, 1935, in West Chester, a son of the late Carrie and Harvey Lewis. Clyde's childhood was an adventure where he learned to hunt, fish, garden, and fix just about anything. He developed a lifetime love of wildlife and nature. He was particularly fond of his dog "Freckles." His mother Carrie was the "Rock" of his life. Clyde proudly served on the USS Forrestal and Ticonderoga. His proudest moment was to serve as pilot of the Admirals barge. He did have his share fun, too, while serving. He served during the Korean War. Clyde's "fifteen minutes" of fame was to be the object of a Baltimore television news story. He had special talent in bird-feeding and attracted an unusually large number of American Goldfinches to his house in Galestown. This was a passion for him. Clyde was a lifetime house painter, by trade. His work was the highest quality "old school" standard. His particular gift, however, was customer service. His warm smile and demeanor engendered many friendships and good will. Customers became lifetime friends and made all the difference in his last years. He was a humble and grateful man and we will miss him very much. Rest in Peace. He is survived by children, Debbi Jacques and her husband, Bruce, Susie Lewis, Tammie Massey and her husband Ronnie, Tim Lewis and his wife Michelle and Dave Lewis and his wife Pat; grandchildren, Heidi, Kyle, Haley, CJ, Sabastyn, Owen, and the "Apple of his Eye" Jessica. He is also survived by a brother, Norman Lewis; two sisters, Diane Johnson and Ruthie Springer; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Shirley and Betty; and brothers, Harvey, Freddie, Wayne and Gordon. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday, March 11, 2010, at Short Funeral Home in Delmar. A funeral service with military honors will be 2 p.m., Friday, at the Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery in Hurlock, Md. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Kidney Foundation of the Eastern Shore, 1107 Kenilworth Drive, Suite 202, Baltimore, MD 21204. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home in Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.