Edward Lee Tew Jr.

Edward Lee Tew Jr., 79 of Apex, passed away on October 18, 2026. He was born on August 21, 1947, in Goldsboro, NC to the late, Edward Tew Sr and Lillian Tew. Ed grew up in the D.C. area of Virginia before serving his country during the Vietnam war. After returning home he met his future wife Anne while attending college at N.C. State University. They settled into their home in Apex N.C. as he began a carrier working in the research triangle park as a lead chemist for Northrop and Bayer. He enjoyed a long and fruitful career before retiring comfortably to his home. In his later years his sons returned home with their families to be together and was able to see his grandchildren grow and laugh together every day. Ed passed away quietly at home on a Sunday afternoon from natural causes surrounded by his entire family.

Edward will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Anne Tew; his sons E.Lloyd Tew and Daniel Heath Tew, and their families Lloyd and Jessica and their children Adalynn and Serenity as well as Dan and Marianne with their children Owen, AnnaLeigh and Heath.

A celebration of his life and service will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Apex Funeral Home, 550 W Williams St, Apex NC 27502.

The family would like to express their utmost gratitude and heartfelt thank you to all that have reached out over this trying time. It has been amazing.