Nortex Electronics
In Memory of Lewis E. Cearly Jr., Proprietor
Lewis Cearley, 84, passed away Friday, Oct. 5, 2007, at a local
hospital. Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Greenwood Chapel. Interment:
Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Greenwood
Funeral Home. Pallbearers: Gordon Callaway, Ed Forrester, Bob Martin,
Ken McAllister, Mike Stroud, Jimmy Waters. Honorary pallbearers: Bob
Carr, Bryan Goulette, Perry Hale, Steve Haney, Jerry McKinney, Robert
Plum, Pete Pratt, Mark Rosso. Lewis was born July 21, 1923, to Lewis E.
Cearley and Ina Carson Cearley in Childress. His family moved to Fort
Worth in 1936. He graduated from Tech High School and joined the Navy in
1942. He served on the aircraft carrier, Tulagi, in the South Pacific,
participating in three invasions, plus always dodging the kamikaze.
Lewis enjoyed participating in squadron reunions. Lewis developed an
intense interest in electronics at an early age; for example, he wired
an entire house when he was 14. He started the Cearley Co. on
Pennsylvania Avenue in 1954. In 1976, he established Nortex Electronics
on West Vickery Boulevard, passing out advice, spare parts and good
cheer until a month before his death. Lewis and Joy Cearley were married
in 1967, putting an end to his happy bachelor days. They celebrated
their 40th anniversary on Aug. 12, 2007. His stepson, John Watson, died
in 2001. Survivors: Wife, Joy; sister, Sylvia Cearley of Fort Worth;
stepdaughter, Kay Haddaway and husband, Richard of Santa Fe;
stepdaughter-in-law, Brenda Watson of College Station; stepgrandsons,
James Haddaway and wife, Shannon of Fort Worth, Keith Watson of College
Station; stepgranddaughter, Dr. Kimberly Hill and husband, Jeff of
Georgetown; and stepgreat-grandchildren, George Haddaway, Vivian
Haddaway, Ethan Hill and Avery Hill. Published in the Star-Telegram on
10/7/2007.
Lewis was a great friend to many electroncs and photography enthusiasts
and is sorely missed. Lewis was my very good friend. During the week of
Monday OCT 15 through Saturday OCT 20, 2007, the store will be open to
the public to make any final purchases.
It is strongly recommended to do so, as after this, the store will be
closed and all goods will be recycled.
NOTE: Thursday-Saturday of the above week is a special and very final
"garage sale" also open to the public.

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