Charlotte, North Carolina
1962 - 2013
Henry "Phillip" Hewitt
April 17, 1962 - April 14, 2013
Roanoke
Henry "Phillip" Hewitt passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2013. He was born in Charlotte, N.C., on April 17, 1962. He grew up in Myrtle Beach and Socastee, S.C. and graduated from Socastee High School. After school, Phillip was involved in the restaurant business for years. He began his career at the Library Restaurant in Myrtle Beach and from there moved to Virginia, to be chef at the Library Restaurant in Roanoke. Phillip loved the restaurant business and spent many years in that field in Roanoke and Charlotte N.C. He eventually transitioned from that field to assist his employers Jim Body (deceased) and Winter Hodges in running their operations in real estate and retail. He spent most of his adult life working for Jim and Winter and thought of them both as family, as did they of him.
Phillip was involved in running and cycling and had a great love of the outdoors. He was devoted to his beloved dog "Brodie", and for almost twenty years, the two were rarely seen apart. He loved Roanoke for its beauty and for the many friendships he formed there over the years. He was also devoted to his family and was loved for his big heart and generous nature. He leaves behind his mother, Edna Sue Deering of Pageland, S.C.; his father Henry C. Hewitt and wife Bonnie of Tabor City, N.C.; his sister Cindy Baldree and husband Bill of Myrtle Beach; his brother J. David Little and wife Johnna of Pearland, Texas; his brother Toby H. Little and wife Robin of League City, Texas, his brother Andrew C. Hewitt of Myrtle Beach, S.C. in addition to many nieces and nephews.
Memorial Service to be held on Thursday, April 18, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel at 318 Church Ave SW, Roanoke, with the Rev. Gene Edmunds officiating. A reception will follow at Cherry Hill and on Saturday, April 20, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. at Dudley Baptist Church in Pageland S.C.
Memorials may be made to Dudley Baptist Church c/o Phyllis Oliver at 2244 Wade Funderburk Road, Pageland, S.C., 29728.
Phillip, you will be missed terribly. Dianne and I can't believe you aren't here any longer. We miss you so much and will never forget the times we spent together. So sad there won't be any more on this earth.
Pam Shutters
July 05, 2013 | Roanoke, VA
I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. I know life has to go on,it will be tough but we all know he is with our heavenly Father who will love and care for him better than any one of us could. Our prayers will be for you and your family.
Norma Ramirez
April 19, 2013 | Houston, TX
May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you during this difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers now and always.
Donna Brown
April 18, 2013 | Webster, TX
Rest in peace Phillip. We will always
remember you and your great Mustard Steaks. We had some real good times.
Love, Jack, Elaine, Lisa, Matt and Kyle Wittwer - Charlotte. Peace to your Family, especially your Mom.
April 18, 2013
Rest peacfully Phillip and Brody, I loved you both. You will never be seperated again. Peace to your family that I also loved. Sue, I am so sorry.
Amy Davis
April 18, 2013 | Concord, NC
To all the family, my deepest condolences,there are actually no proper words that I could say to help take your pain. May god keep you ALL in his loving arms, and may Phillips memories always put a smile on your face. Much love to all and my Toby. Your all in my thoughts and Prayers
Alma Sastre
April 18, 2013 | Houston, TX
Rest in Peace, my dear friend Phillip. The SHS Class of 1980 will miss you dearly.
Cindy Flohr Whittington
April 17, 2013 | Myrtle Beach, SC
so sorry to hear the loss of Phillip,I have worked with him at The Library Rest an had known him,respected him, and enjoyedthe friendship we had back then. May he have peace with with GOD and I pray for his family.
Thomas Bartlett
April 17, 2013 | Myrtle Beach, SC
I have had the privilege of being Phillip's friend for 27 years and I will miss him and his great good nature more than he could ever know. My prayers to his family and co workers at 310.
Mark Mead
April 17, 2013 | Los Suenos, Costa Rica
