Edward Lewis

Edward David Lewis, Sr., 52, of Pontiac passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at OSF St. James Medical Center in Pontiac. He was born July 8, 1972 in Chicago, the son of Arthur Brown and Debra Lewis Johnson.

He is survived by two sons, Edward Lewis, Jr. of Normal, and Steven Lewis of Pontiac; and his mother and stepfather, Debra and Kevin Johnson of Michigan. He is also survived by a sister, Simone (Cortney) Taylor and a brother, Solomon Johnson; an uncle, Edward Lewis; and cousins Sharmaine Chung, Angelica Sera, Jesse Lewis, and Marcus Lewis.

He is preceded in death by an uncle, David Lewis, and his beloved grandmother, Helen Robinson.

Edward worked for over 25 years at Pontiac Correctional Center, eventually serving as correctional sergeant. He attended Eastview Christian Church in Normal, where he was baptized in 2019. He was a coach for the Pontiac High School football team, as well as the Junior Football League. He also served as a PE teacher, as well as track and football coach for Streator High School.

Edward loved cheering on his beloved Baltimore Ravens and Chicago Bears. He also liked to work out and genuinely enjoyed working with kids who saw him as a tough counselor.

A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, June 20th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home in Pontiac. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, June 20th at 3 to 5 p.m. at Pub 13 in Pontiac.

Memorial contributions may be made to the athletic departments at both Streator and Pontiac high schools.