Eric Steven Lewis Sr (aka Rickey, Rick, or Lewis) was born September 21, 1966 in Cleveland OH to the late William and Anne Mae Lewis(King). Eric was the youngest son of this union. Eric attended Cleveland Public Schools and graduated from Collinwood High School. Eric worked at Eagles Grocery Store for over 25 years until they sold the business. In September of 1986 he met Cheryl, a single mother to a 3 year old daughter (Lisa’Deneane Nix) whom Eric would raise as his own with no limitations and the word stepdaughter was not a part of his vocabulary. Two years later they would be blessed with their first child together, Eric Steven Lewis Jr born October 16, 1988 and four years later the blessing of their second son Andrew D. Lewis born on August 1, 1992. 

Eric has always had a heart of gold. Easy going, quiet natured, sweet, a true servant at heart. Eric was a great father to his 3 beautiful children, always working to provide for them. Even being the sole provider, he not only met the needs of his children, but he always figured out a way to provide for the wants too. There was never a time that he didn’t go over and beyond for special occasions such as CHRISTmas and Birthdays. Eric was always one to show up to family functions and always considered his family as his top priority. 

Although life would take Eric and Cheryl down different paths, it would always lead them back to each other. In 1999/2000 Cheryl led Eric to Christ by inviting him to her church. Eric gave his life to Christ under the leadership of the late Bishop F.E.Perry (Cathedral Church Of God In Christ) changing the trajectory of his life and hers. Eric and Cheryl made their vows before both God and man, uniting themselves and becoming one in holy matrimony. Eric would take one of his greatest assets, that of a servant's heart, and implement it into work for the kingdom. Under this great leadership he would serve as a faithful Deacon and a volunteer of CHRISTmas in July. With the passing of his wife, Eric left the faith, but always knew how to get back to God. 

Eric was sick, but still stood strong to fight with his lengthy illness. Eric lost his fight and will forever be a beacon of light for his family. Eric is preceded in death by his wife Cheryl, his parents William Lewis (Korean prisoner of war) and Anne Mae Lewis. Brother’s William Lewis Jr(aka Buddy), Mark Lewis, and Mario Lewis Sr. 

Eric has left behind to mourn: his children: daughter Lisa’Deneane Nix (Lisa) and granddaughter Le’Yanah Woods, son Eric Steven Lewis Jr and granddaughters Samya Lewis, Erianna Lewis, and Tameera Lewis, and son Andrew D. Lewis(Shonell Lewis). Brother’s Ronald (Paulette) Lewis, Victor (Beth) Lewis Sr. Nephews and nieces: Dionne (Mark) Devezin, Ronald (Javonte) Lewis Jr, Victor Lewis Jr, Qwon Lewis, Courtney (Shaneece) Lewis, Adrian Lewis, Mario Lewis Jr, Devin Lewis, Kevin Lewis. Great nieces and nephews: Mijae Lewis, Sade Lewis, Ronald Lewis III, Shaun Lewis, Mark Devezin, Devon Devezin. Not forgetting nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews that had the pleasure of knowing him as Uncle Lewis through his longtime relationship and then marriage to Cheryl. Along with a host of family and friends from both sides.