Jerry Lewis, 1962-1992 Art Teacher and Baseball Coach
Jerry L. Lewis of Seneca, South Carolina passed away on Sunday, May 3rd, at the age of 90. He was born in Shaker Heights, Ohio in 1935, graduated from Shaker Hts. High School in 1953, Ohio University in 1957 with a B.F.A., and received a Masters’ Degree of Arts In Education from Arizona State University in 1963. He taught painting and drawing at West High School in Cleveland, Ohio and Glendale Elementary School #1 in Glendale, Arizona before moving to San Diego, California in 1962 where he taught painting and drawing, art history, and architectural drafting for more than thirty years at Grossmont High School. Jerry was also the chairman of the Art Department for 28 years, coached varsity and junior varsity baseball, and varsity golf.
After retiring, he and his wife moved to Seneca, SC in 1999. He was the son of Allen and Mildred Hrubes Lewis both of whom predeceased him. Jerry is survived by his wife, Carolyn “Cec” Lewis, his brother Ronald Lewis of Macedonia, Ohio; a daughter and son, Amy Jones and Bradly Lewis both of Chatsworth, Georgia; two step-sons, Chris Gardner of Chula Vista, California and Eric Gardner of Lindale, Texas; a nephew, Ronald Lewis Jr., a great-niece and great nephew, Jordin and Logan Lewis both of California, eleven grandchildren, Amber, Emily, Allison, Alyssa, Eva, Diego, Elias, Sophia, Hannah, Max, and Cameron, and four great-grandchildren, Elias, Jr., Olivia, Madelyn, and Henry.
No services have been planned. In lieu of flowers the family has suggested that donations be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Internment will be in Arcadia Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery in Cleveland, Ohio where he will be laid to rest next to his father, Allen Marshall Lewis.
We have one photo from our 101st celebration in October 2021 that we love of Jerry and retired teacher and administrator Dick Plum. Jerry and Dick enjoyed reliving memories and especially seeing retired friends who visited our second museum, which was in the 1950 Girls PE Dance Room.
Jerry was a generous supporter of the Art Department; in recent years, he sponsored a $1000 yearly scholarship for an outstanding art student. His wife plans to continue the scholarship in Jerry’s memory.
VARSITY COACH Jerry Lewis 1965-1969 (League Champions 1965, 1966, 1967)
JV COACH Jerry Lewis 1962-1964 (League Champions 1962-1964)
101st Anniversary - Retired art teacher Jerry Lewis, and Dick Plum class of 1950 retired teacher and administrator
1968 Coach Jerry
