Lewis Robert Bernecker III, 50, a welder, died Sunday, July 4, 2004 in Fort Worth.Funeral: 2:00 Wednesday, White's Azle Chapel. Burial: AshCreek Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 Tuesday at the funeral home. Lewis was born to Lewis and Loma Bernecker on July 18, 1953 in Fort Worth. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam war. Lewis was a member of the VFW and AshCreek Baptist Church.Survivors: mother, Loma Dell Bernecker; sisters, Sherry Ann Brock and husband Jackie of Arlington, Valorie Linn Miears and husband Glen of Springtown, Mary Elizabeth Chandler and husband James III of Palestine; uncle, Val Martin and wife Peggy of Azle; many friends and loved ones.