James D. Lewis, 57, of 505 South 19th Street, Escanaba, died Saturday afternoon August 13, 2005.
Jim was born June 5, 1948, in Escanaba, the son of Matt and Eleanor (Campbell) Lewis. He was raised in Escanaba and graduated from Holy Name High School.

Jim was an accomplished musician his entire life, performing in the local area as well as throughout the United States. Jim resided in Milwaukee, Wis., and Las Vegas, Nev., for many years, returning to Escanaba in the early 1990s. He performed locally with the Shuffle-Aires and also partnered with Jay Brodersen in a duet.

Survivors include:
Wendy Pepin of Escanaba

Friends, Al and Mary Ek of Las Vegas, Nev.; Jay Brodersen, Jason Norman, Brian Hord, Kelly Lane and Fred Cavill, all of Escanaba

An uncle and aunt, Francis (Patricia) Lewis of Escanaba.

Also surviving is a sister, Lynn Lewis of Neenah, Wis., and additional friends, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Matt and Eleanor.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Skradski-Boyce Funeral Home in Escanaba. Friends and fans are invited to participate in an informal jam session and tribute to Jim at the 8th Street Coffee House immediately following the visitation. A lunch will be served.

Burial will be in the Holy Cross Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing in Jim's honor to the Delta County Animal Shelter.

Cold wind a howlin',
there's a wolf outside my door.
Cold wind a howlin',
there's a wolf outside my door.
It's a mean old world
and I can't take it no more...
"Make the Pain Stop"
by James D. Lewis