Joe Lewis Jr., of Broad Creek, has passed away, service to be on Friday

May 26, 2021 South Atlantic

Joe E. “Big Boy” Lewis Jr., 65, of Broad Creek, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at his home. A gathering of family and friends for Joe is from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Munden Funeral Home. Joe was born Sept. 10, 1955, to the late Joe E. and Fronie Lewis. He was born in Carteret County and resided in Broad Creek his entire life. He worked as a commercial fisherman for more than 20 years and enjoyed spending his time with friends and family. >click to read< 19:50

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