TSgt William H. Witt, Sr., USAF Retired
Bossier City - TSgt. William H. Witt, Sr. was born May 29, 1933 in Mississippi to the late John and Ida Mae Witt and passed away on Monday, December 10, 2012.
In addition to being a loving father and husband he served 20 years in the United States Air Force. He also was retired from Civil Service at Barksdale Air Force Base Commissary.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Gretta; his mother, father, and brother Johnny.
Left to cherish his memory are his son, William H. Witt, Jr. and wife Sue; daughters: Kay Nathan and husband Glen, Diane Green and husband Mike, and Laura Laroux and husband Frank; son-in-law Ken Smith; grandchildren: Karee, John, Sable, Kaylee, Peggy, Charles, and David; great-grand children: Lachlyn, Logan, Hunter, MaCulla, Kloey, and Finn; his sisters: Martha Roaton, Linda Sullivan, Deb McBrayer; and sister-in-law Jane Witt.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Roan Flenniken and staff, STAT Home Health, and a special thanks to Maxine Walker of St. Joseph's Hospice.
At William's request he will be cremated with no service. We will have a full military honors ceremony for family and friends Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 1:00 PM, Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, 7970 Mike Clark Rd., Keithville, LA 71047.
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The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to William H. Witt, Sr. our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for William. And to William it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during the Korean and Vietnam wars while serving in the U.S. Air Force. William, you are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to William's family and loved ones.
Stephen J. Lavery, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
December 13, 2012
Kay, I am very sorry for your loss. It's hard to lose a loved one but remember you have friends thinking of you and praying for you.
December 12, 2012
Kay we are so sorry for your loss and are praying for you and your family during this time. All our love.
Eric and Mylinda Sorensen
December 12, 2012
Our hearts and prayers go out to you A.Kay ans U.Glen...Time will heal...Know that we are thinking of you all...Be strong and God will do the rest. Sending you a ((hug))..We love you both.
Chris & Patti Nathan
December 12, 2012
Kay, I am so sorry for your loss. Eternal Rest Grant Unto William.
Carol Beeman
December 12, 2012
LAST TIME i SAW Billie he rememered me and it made me happy and sad at the same time I realized he was so very ill! God Bless him and I am sad he is gone but happy that he is no longer suffering. He was a super person, father and loved his family so much! He suffered to much but is in a much better place. Peaseful at last! God bless him and his loving family! I love you guys and please find pease to you all! XO
December 12, 2012
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