John E. Lewis, 59

FELTON - John E. Lewis of Felton died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007, in his home with his loving family by his side. He was 59.

He was born in Milford, son of the late James Arthur and Whilemia Lewis.

Mr. Lewis worked for over 20 years as a yard supervisor for the Delaware Department of Transportation at the Harrington Maintenance Yard until his retirement in 1991.

In his spare time, he enjoyed watching NASCAR and was an avid fan of Dale Earnhardt and Kevin Harvick. He also liked to play cards, tell jokes and work on older cars and tractors. He was quite the handyman and could fix almost anything. He also enjoyed watching the "Price is Right" and wrestling on TV. Most of all, he liked to spend time with his family and being around his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jody Lewis; and two brothers, William Lewis and Franky Lewis.

He is survived by two daughters, Heather D. Yoc-Santos and Summer H. Lewis, both of Felton; a brother, Rusty Lewis of Milford; three sisters, Barbara Wintjen of Seaford, Wanda Faye Wildes of Harrington and June Carey of Camden; and four granddaughters, Brittany M. Guallpa, Marisa L. Guallpa, Alexandria R. Lewis and Selena E. Lewis.

Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Melvin Funeral Home, 15522 S. DuPont Highway, Harrington.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.

Interment will be in Hollywood Cemetery, Harrington.

A reception will follow burial in St. Bernadette's Church, 109 Dixon St., Harrington.