This story was last updated on: 6:06 p.m., Friday, Jan. 13, 2017.

The funeral for Deputy Norman Lewis has been postponed because of a family emergency, the Orlando County Sheriff's Office said early Friday morning.

Lewis' funeral was originally scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church of Orlando. But now, the church service has been rescheduled for Sunday, Jan. 15, at 2:30 p.m. at the church.

Sheriff's Office spokesman Jeff Williamson did not explain the nature of the family emergency in his news release sent 12:59 a.m. Friday. 

Meanwhile, members of Lewis’ motor unit are speaking for the first time. A special motorcycle led the procession Thursday to Lewis’ visitation at the church. They said Lewis loved riding motorcycles, and they will never forget him.

"It’s painful; it’s surreal," said Master Deputy Mike Johnson of Sheriff's Office Motor Unit Squad 2, of Lewis' loss. "Norman Lewis and Sgt. Clayton gave everything. They gave their lives to doing what they loved."

Squad members said "Big Norm," as he was called, loved what he did, failing his promotional exam just to stay on his bike. When other members got complaints about giving tickets, Lewis would get hugs.

“Me? I look at somebody, and I get a complaint," Johnson said. "But Norm, with that infectious smile and that gift to talk to somebody and make that person feel special, you can’t replace that.”

“He was our cheerleader. He had the biggest smile — infectious — and you couldn’t help but smile with him,” Johnson said.

The motorcycle with Lewis' name on it will also be in the processional on Sunday.

Another viewing and funeral service will be held in Port Charlotte on Monday, with viewing times from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and the service to start at 2 p.m. The interment will immediately follow at the Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens in Punta Gorda.

Lewis was involved in a crash with a minivan on Monday on Balboa Drive and Pine Hills Road while he was involved with the manhunt for accused cop-killer Markeith Loyd.

Police chief urges Loyd to turn himself in

Meanwhile on Thursday, Orlando Police Chief John Mina urged Loyd to turn himself in and reassured the public that they shouldn't be concerned, because there are hundreds of officers looking for him.

Loyd has been evading law enforcement since Monday, when police say he shot and killed Orlando Police Master Sgt. Debra Clayton.

"We want him brought to justice," Mina said during Thursday's news conference. "We will definitely catch him. It’s just a matter of time."

Mina said that during the confrontation between Clayton and Loyd at the Wal-Mart on West Princeton Street, Clayton returned fire at Loyd, who investigators think was protected by a bullet-proof vest. Officers have recovered some of Loyd's clothing, including the vest.

“He continued to shoot her even after she was down on the ground. And that’s all I’ll say about that,” Mina said.

Mina and Barb Bergin of Crimeline said the agencies have received more than 800 tips in the case and expect that to top 1,000 soon.

“We want the community to call us. We believe someone will know who he is, someone will want that $100,000 reward for information leading to his arrest,” Mina said. “The reward is for information leading to the arrest. We don’t want people going out there and taking this into their own hands. They don’t get the reward if they do that. All we want is an anonymous phone call telling us where he is, and we will do the rest.”

Mina wouldn't comment on the Orange County Sheriff's Office arrests of three people associated with Loyd who are accused of helping him while he evades authorities, nor was he aware of any charges in the crash involving Deputy Norman Lewis, who was part of the law enforcement search for Loyd on Monday when a minivan collided with him.

“Turn yourself in right now," Mina said, directed at Loyd. "Be a man, turn yourself in. Face what’s coming to you.”

Gov. Rick Scott has ordered flags at half staff Friday in honor of Clayton and Lewis.

Haines City Police: Markeith Loyd might have family in the area

The Haines City Police Department in a Facebook post stated investigators are asking for the public's help to locate Markeith Loyd.

Loyd is reported to have family in the Haines City area and is considered armed and dangerous. 

Anyone with information about Loyd's whereabouts is asked to contact the Haines City Police Department at 863-421-3636 or Crimestoppers at 800-423-TIPS (8477).

Funeral information

The church service for Orange County Sheriff's Office Deputy Norman Lewis will be Sunday, Jan. 15, at 2:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Orlando.

The viewing and funeral services will be held at the Murdock Baptist Church at the 18375 Cochran Blvd. in Port Charlotte on Monday, Jan. 16. Viewing times are from noon to 2 p.m., with the service to start at 2 p.m.

The interment will immediately follow at the Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens, 9400 Indian Springs Cemetery Road, Punta Gorda.

The family held a private viewing before it was opened to the public. 

“When I tell you, when you hear other people describing Norman, they are spot on," UCF football teammate Frisner Nelson said. "Really the nicest person you will ever meet. He would do anything for anybody."

On Saturday, the funeral for Orlando Police Master Sgt. Debra Clayton will be held at 2 p.m., also at First Baptist Church of Orlando.

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