William Lee Tew Sr., 58, passed away Sept. 27, 2015. He was born in Tripoli, Africa to the late Harry F. Tew Sr. and Virginia D. Tew. William was also predeceased by his sister, Susan Walker. He worked as a self-employed contractor. William attended Believers Church in Chesapeake and was an avid supporter of Suffolk Youth Athletic Association.

William is survived by his wife of 34 years, Karen K. Tew; daughters, Kristina A. Tew (Douglas M. Briske), Katherine M. Tew; sons, William L. Tew Jr., Ryan T. Tew; grandchild, Hunter L. Arrowood; sisters, Deborah McCrary (Steve), Elizabeth Lester (Steve), Teresa Hutchins (Jim); brother, Harry F. Tew Jr., (Deb); brother-in-law, Paul H. Kube Jr., and Jeanne A. Jackson.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Parr Funeral Home & Crematory with Pastor Jamie Stewart officiating. A visitation will be held Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Parr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3515 Robs Drive, Suffolk, VA 23434. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Believers Church, 4500 Peek Trail, Chesapeake, VA 23321. Condolences may be registered at www.parrfuneralhome.com.