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Clarence HEWITT Obituary
Mr. Hewitt retired from Army Navy Exchange Service at Fort Eustis as an engineer. He was an Army veteran of WWII, serving in France, where he was a heavy gunner operator. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
He was preceded in death by his sons, Clayton Hewitt and Clarence Lebon Hewitt; wife, Violet Hewitt; and daughter, Gloria Dawson.
Survivors include his children, Katie Handy and her husband, Jim of Mich., Charles 'Larry' Hewitt of Smithfield, Ruth Davis of Woodbridge, Va., and David Hewitt of N.C.; brother, Lloyd Hewitt of Ga.; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, at Peninsula Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, also at the funeral home with burial to follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens.
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Sponsored by Katie,Larry,Ruth and David.
Jill Zobenica
October 2, 2010
Our sincerest condolences to all the family during your time of loss. May GOD grant you peace & understanding. Jill & Zee,
Sherry Pritt
September 30, 2010
Oh granddaddy,so choked up right now reading all of the entries. I have so many memories but a favorite one is how much love you showed memaw, your children and grandchildren. I will love and miss you very much. Your granddaughter Sherry Lynn
Rick Dawson
September 30, 2010
There are so many good things that can be said about Dad Hewitt that I don't even know where to start. I sit here and start to laugh about the story of when he was fishing on the James River and had to adjust his belt on his pants. While he had his hands full doing that he got a bite on one of his poles so he grabed that one. Then he got a bite on another pole he had set out so, he let go of his pants, (which fell to the floor of the boat) so he wouldn't lose his catches. I know that there's so many other good times that I had with both him & Mama. My heart goes out to all of the family. All I can say is that I know your pain and in time it will ease. I know that he's at peace now & he's with his bride.
Kristi Jenkins
September 30, 2010
Larry,
My heart goes out to you and your entire family during this difficult time! I know the past several years have been difficult but you can have peace knowing that you were SO very dedicated to taking care of your dad! I know he will be deeply missed! You know where we are if you need ANYTHING!
September 30, 2010
Our thougths and prayers are with you Larry and your family.
Janet,Faye,Ginny, Jean&Bruce, and the class of NNHS 69.
Marty (Babcock) Morrow
September 30, 2010
My most sincere condolences to the entire family, my heart goes out to all of you.
Roy and Pat Coffey
September 29, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Susan Pritt-Bigelow
September 29, 2010
Grandaddy I hate to tell you this but I could always bait my own. Sorry, I just let you do it because I know you loved to take care of your granddaughter. I know that everytime I am out fishing I will think of you and just imagen you sticking that squid on the hook for me. I love you very much and will hold the times we spent together close to my heart. I love you.
September 29, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. Mr. Hewitt was a delightful man.
Penny and Jim Granger
Joe Ordiway
September 28, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you and Mr. Hewitt. Even though I only meant you once, I am honored ! R.I.P.
Melissa Davis
September 28, 2010
Granddaddy i love you so much. i will miss and love you always! <3 melissa rose
Vicky Martinez
September 28, 2010
My God give each of you strength and comfort. You all are in my thoughts and prayer at this time.
Nathan C
September 28, 2010
Grandaddy, we shared many things like our birthday, our love for electronics, gadgets and tinkering. We didn't share a love for fishing though. I remember you took me out a few times as a kid and I got sick as a dog. You were able to handle 6 poles, 3 on each side of the boat. I could barely manage getting bait on one of mine! But you always tried to help and teach me no matter what. We had a special bond since I lived with you for a year as a baby. I remember years later when I joined the Marine Corps and was on a special assignment at Ft. Eustis where you used to work, you were so proud to come pick me up for dinner and show me and my uniform off to your friends. There are so many memories I can't recall all now. I still tell my friends about how you used your shotgun to blow a squirrel out of Mema's Pecan tree, then taught me how to skin it and fry it up like chicken. Rest In Peace and tell my Mom I love her.
Jennifer Fisher
September 28, 2010
What I know best of my granddaddy was how he made sure everytime I visited he would sneak a little money in my hand to make me feel special.Little did I know we all were special to him and everyone who knew him is better off by far.
Love you Granddaddy and memaw! Thankyou for the wonderful family you two started and I'am so proud to be a part of your legacy.
katie (hewitt) handy
September 28, 2010
I am going to miss you Daddy so much the I love you the mostest when i told you i loved you the special shark you would go fishing for when i was coming to visit thank you for the oranges i wanted so badly when i was little and sick will miss your smile when you seen me come in just everything is going to be so sorely missed I love you the mostest daddy
Laura Leffel
September 28, 2010
When I think about my Grandfather, I think about him fishing, cleaning, and cooking flounder! Sometimes we get so engrossed in our own lives we forget death comes to everyone. My advice is: never take any one of your relatives or friends for granted, because when they aren't there anymore you will wish so much that you had paid just a little more attention to them! I’ll miss you.
Tom Pritt
September 28, 2010
I'll miss you Grandaddy, I will always cherish the times we spent together. Living so far away from you always made it so difficult to spend the time I would have loved to have had with you and Mema, But now just think of all the great fishing you can do up their! Catch one for me Granddaddy Love As Ever Tom.
Red-russell ward
September 28, 2010
I am so sad a good man has left this earth. Me and Mr hewitt went fishing al the time at the james and power plant.he vist my shop al the time he could.he was like a dad going to misshim very much. RIP with your wife now. Good bye friend.
Chris Karrer
September 28, 2010
We are so very sorry for your loss. You all have our heartfelt condolences. We hope that the love of your wonderful family and friends will help you get through this time of sorrow. We love you all.
Mark and Chris
Ruth Hewitt-Davis
September 28, 2010
Oh my Daddy...I don't even know what to say. I loved and love you with my heart and soul. My heart is aching and I feel an empty hole, but I take comfort in knowing that you and Mama are together. I love you always
Ruth Ann
Rachel Lynn Price
September 28, 2010
To all the family,
I will miss you grandaddy but I know you had loving hands to guide you to a better place. Love to all the family.
Love your granddaughter, Lynn.
Randy O'Neal
September 28, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Johnny Davis
September 28, 2010
Grandaddy I will miss you dearly. I will always have you and Memaw in my heart. Every time I bait a hook I will be thinking of you and all the summer days we had on the water. My prayers go out to all our family left behind. Love your grandson, Johnny Ray Davis Hewitt.
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