Lewis Edward Stevens

Lewis Edward Stevens, 83 of Bedford, passed away Monday, July 13, 2026 at Lynchburg Health & Rehab. Center. He was born on Sunday, January 10, 1943 in Bedford, a son of the late Raymond Edward Stevens and Beulah Bates Stevens. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Marie Goff Stevens and a son, Douglas Edward Stevens.

He was a retired Electrician at Perdue & Walker in Lynchburg and was a member of Lighthouse Freewill Baptist Church. He enjoyed dancing at the New London Ruritan Club.

Lewis is survived by a son, Ronald Lee Stevens (Ava); daughters, Connie Stevens Lacy-Maxfield (Brandon), Lillian Stevens Bidwell (John); his special lady friend, Joann Almond as well as ten grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

The family requests that those wishing to make memorials consider the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 4110, Glen Allen, VA 23058.

A graveside service will be held at 1 PM on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at Greenwood Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Murphy officiating. There is no visitation.

Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.