James-DeWitt-Obituary

James R. DeWitt

Springfield, Illinois

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SPRINGFIELD - James "Jim" R. DeWitt passed away Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008.

He was born May 10, 1952, in Atchison, Kan.

He is survived by his loving wife, Connie, his best friend and soul mate; a daughter, Lisa Keel (husband, Robert); granddaughter, Celeste; a grandson, Dartanian; and...

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Lisa and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know the sense of pain and emptiness can seem endless. There is not much anyone can say or do that will take it away. Although, you will always miss him, in time the pain will subside and the emptiness will be filled with fond memories that will keep him near. My prayers are with you. May God bless and keep you.

I can not believe this, My heart is breaking. Goodbye Jim.

Connie,
We love you so much, and Jim is going to be dearly missed. He was an amazing guy, and we will keep him in our prayers. I will always be here for you for anything you ever need!

Connie, I was so sorry to hear about Jim. My deepest sympathy for your loss. I know what you're going through but life does somehow go on. You must concentrate on the ones that are left behind. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Connie, Lisa, just recently we had learned of Jim's passing, we were left dumbfounded, he brought much, laughter and smiles to our faces, offered us encouragement, and advice, He was the king of kareoke, and he had a voice that was AMAZeing! took the time to help us get connected to the internet world, hE KNEW bEST bUY , like he owned the place,. he was not only intelligent, but a very kind , loving, and generous person, he thought of others before himself, we will surely miss him deeply,...

You will be missed luv ya

We both enjoyed the time we spent together whith Jim, the master of Karoke. Pat has known Jim since he played with Jack Collins and the Rythym Boys. He will be truly missed by all who knew him. Connie, if for any reason, you need assistance with anything please let us know. We'll be more than happy to help out. May God bless you, keep you safe and make you strong.

Connie,
Some friends and I just started coming to the Gashouse for Karaoke a few months back on Saturday nights because we enjoyed it so much with Jim. It was amazing watching him help everyone out when they needed help with the words or the tune, and he made everyone feel like a superstar. I am only sorry now that I didn't sing my "debut" the last time I was there and he asked me if I was ready. If I could sing for him now, I would. We would always see you come and join him later in...

Connie and family,

I am so sorry for your lost. Jim was a very nice guy. I met the both of you almost two years ago when I started coming into the Gashouse and you both are the nicest people i have ever met! We always looked forward coming to the Gashouse on Wed. and fridaysfor karaoke. But karaoke will never be the same with out him. You and your family are in my thoughts and my prayers.

Tiffany