Edmond Lewis, a retired longshoreman, departed this life and entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 19, 2015. Husband of the late Lynn Marie Johnson Lewis. Father of Corey L. (Cicely) Lewis, Jared L. (Kertrina) Lewis and a niece/daughter Karen L. (Joseph, Sr.) Frank. Grandfather of Corey Joshua and Parker Evangelyn. Son of the late Percy and Antoinette Augusta Lewis. Grandson of the late Elise M. Bossier. Brother of Raymond Lewis, Reuben (Celia) Lewis, and Hiawatha (Margery) Lewis, Iola Lewis, and the late Mariny Lewis, Antoine Lewis, Sr., Golda Lewis White, and Veronica Lewis Hosey. Godfather of Joseph Frank, Jr. Brother in law of the late Rose Lewis, also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Age: 76 years a native and resident of New Orleans, La. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of Bethany United Methodist Church, Greater King Solomon Baptist Church, Beacon Light of New Orleans, City Church, and Greater St. Stephen, and neighboring churches; employees of Mildred Osborne Elementary School, International Grain Co., Tulane University, Davita, and Hospice Compassus are invited to attend the funeral service at Bethany United Methodist Church, 4533 Mendez St., New Orleans, La Friday, January 30, 2015 at 11:00a.m. Reverend Hadley R. Edwards officiating Visitation will begin at 10:00a.m. until service time at the above named church. Interment: Mt. Olivet Cemetery-New Orleans, La. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St Gretna, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.