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GLENN B. LEWIS Glenn B. Lewis died on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at the age of 65. Glenn was born in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, on December 14, 1954. He earned a BS from Clemson University in 1976 and worked in construction management for 30 years. Although Glenn's career took him to other cities, he loved his adopted hometown of Pittsburgh. He met Lynne Illis Lewis in 1985, and they married in 1987. They had three children, Jacob, Rachel, and Natalie. Glenn's family was the center of his life, and he and Lynne's devotion to each other never faltered through the years of his illness. Glenn's interests outside his work and family included music, photography, and hiking. An accomplished photographer, he captured many historic churches, cemeteries, and buildings for local non-profits. He exhibited his work at the Sweetwater Arts Center and Homewood Cemetery; his photography was also featured in Charles J. Connick: His Education and Windows in and near Pittsburgh. At the age of 55, shortly after his diagnosis with frontotemporal degeneration (FTD), he completed the Pittsburgh Marathon. He was also an avid hiker, his weekly trek with Lynne a highlight through the final months of his life. Glenn's father, Billy Ray Lewis, preceded him in death. In addition to his wife and three children, Glenn is survived by his mother, Barbara Freeland, and three sisters: Kathy Rogers and husband, Dave; Teresa Owen and husband, Bobby; and Carol Lewis. He is also survived by two sisters-in-law: Diane Illis and husband, Chuck McCormick, and Susan Illis and husband, Malcolm Cottom, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, aunts and uncles-in-law, and cousins. Lynne and their children are grateful for the love and support of many friends and family members throughout his illness, and for the compassionate care provided by Kane Regional Center, Scott Township, in his final years. Arrangements by Simons Funeral Home. A memorial service and reception will be held at Homewood Cemetery on Saturday, January 18 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to one of the following organizations: The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration, 2700 Horizon Drive, Suite 120, King of Prussia, PA 19406 theaftd.org / Billy Ray Lewis Memorial Scholarship Endowment Clemson University Foundation, P.O. Box 1889, Clemson, SC 29633-1889 Note: B0694, in memory of Glenn Lewis / Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation, Attn: M. L. Denny, 100 West Station Square Drive, Suite 450, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 / Alzheimer Disease Research Center, adrc.pitt.edu. www.simonsfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
