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Roland Hewitt Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 1, 2006.

HEWITT, JR., Roland TIMMONSVILLE - Roland T. Hewitt, Jr. 77, died Monday, October 30, 2006. A memorial service will be held at St. Luke Lutheran Church at 1:30, Friday, November 3, 2006. A private burial service will be in Hewitt Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. Mr. Hewitt was born in Florence a son of the late Roland T. Sr., and Nell Morris Hewitt. He was a graduate of Florence High School and Clemson University, where he was a member of the Senior Platoon. He served in the Korean War as a 1st Lieutenant in the Air Force, stationed in Southhampton, England, where he served as a Port Commander. He farmed in the Peniel Community and retired from the Dept. of Agriculture as a County Supervisor. He was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church and a member of American Legion Post #47, Timmonsville. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Joyce Richardson Hewitt, of Timmonsville, formerly of Southhampton, England, two sons, Tommy (Lois) Hewitt, Timmonsville, Harry (Tammy) Hewitt, Mt. Pleasant; two daughters, Claire (Ivan) Hobbs, Simpsonville, Beth (Kirk) Edmonds, Mt. Pleasant; two brothers, John (Marsha) Hewitt, St. Charles, Jerry (Vicki) Hewitt, Florence; one sister, Margaret (Price) Hoffmeyer, Florence and grandchildren, Jennifer (Chris) Peebles, Ashley (Preston) Dawkins, Todd Hewitt, Jamie Hewitt, Emily Hobbs, Heather Edmonds, Logan Hewitt, Mary-Margaret Hewitt, Andrew Hobbs and Will Hewitt; three great-grandchildren, Claire and Margaret Peebles and AraBella Dawkins and special caregivers. The family will receive visitors at the home, 3108 Peniel Road, after 4 p.m., on Friday. Memorials may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church Building Fund, 1201 Cherokee Road, Florence, SC, 29501, or McLeod Hospice, Box 100551, Florence, SC 29501. Arrangements by LAYTON-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, FLORENCE, SC. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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November 4, 2006

Cecil Byrd posted to the memorial.

November 3, 2006

Ragsdale Hewitt, Jr. posted to the memorial.

November 3, 2006

Laura Downing posted to the memorial.

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Cecil Byrd

November 4, 2006

Joyce, Tommy, Claire, Beth & Harry

Pat & I want you to know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss Rowland greatly and cherish the years of memories the Hewitt friendship has given us.

With love,

Cecil & Pat

Ragsdale Hewitt, Jr.

November 3, 2006

Joyce, Mother and I were deeply saddened to hear of Roland's passing. We will forever be grateful for his visits and calls when they were needed the most. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Laura Downing

November 3, 2006

Mr. Hewitt treated me like one of his own grandchildren from the day I met him. He has made such an amazing impact on my life as a role model, a friend, and an amazing human being. I will never forget the kindness he has shown me and my family over the years. You are all in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. I will miss him dearly, but know that he is among friends even where he is now. May God comfort you during this grief.

Debbie Downing

November 3, 2006

Joyce, Claire, Tommy, Beth, Harry and families,
Never before have I ever met a man as kind as Mr. Hewitt. He was my Dad's best friend and his family has always held a very special place in our hearts. Our memories of many wonderful years visiting each other from all over the world will have to sustain us now, but God has a very special place for Mr. Hewitt and we shall all be comforted knowing he is watching over us. We will miss him so very much. Today, I will pray for you and every day after I will keep you in my thoughts always.

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Jim Berry

November 3, 2006

Tommy,
I was sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Please know that my heart and prayers are going out to you and your family. CAll on me if there is any thing that I can do for you and your family.
Jim Berry (Jinx)

Betty Boose

November 3, 2006

I will miss Mr Hewitts smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Betty, International Travel Service

Gene & Carol Hewitt

November 3, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Roland. He will be greatly missed and always remembered by those who knew and loved him. Joyce, we are nearby if you need anything.

Becky Berry

November 3, 2006

Tommy,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family and always know that he will be beside you through this and the days to come.

Ned Owings

November 2, 2006

My thoughts are with you at this time. I will always remember the Hewitt family from the days when I was in Timmonsville and at West Florence

Robert DeFee

November 1, 2006

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Hewitt family; Mrs. Hewitt, Tommy, Claire, Beth & Harry. May God give you strength.

Peggy Herndon

November 1, 2006

Joyce,
I am so sorry to hear of Roland Jr.'s death but know that he is in a better place. I am so glad that Mother (Cynthia) and I were able to vist with you on my last visit to Florence. Roland's sense of humor and wonderful spirit leave me with special memories of him.
Love,
Peggy Alderman Herndon

November 1, 2006

Harry, So sorry to hear the news of your fathers death. My condolences to you and your entire family.
Betty Rogers

vivian lewis

November 1, 2006

I will always miss you, with love mrs.vivian lewis

Gina Hewitt Love

November 1, 2006

My heart goes out to all of "Uncle" Roland's family, friends, & caregivers. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers throughout this difficult time and always.

November 1, 2006

CHARLIE AND I ARE SORRY FOR THE GREAT LOSS OF MR ROLAND. HE WAS AND IS ONE OF A KIND, A GREAT PAPA TO ALL OF HIS GRANDS. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL, OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF THE FAMILY.

CHARLIE & BETTY JO FRYAR
LAKE CITY SC

Kenneth Pierce

November 1, 2006

Tommy,I was sorry to hear about your fathers death,my prayers go out for you and your family.

Kenneth Pierce

gerald Conner

November 1, 2006

Very sorry to learn of Roland's death.
I was a contempory of his in Air Force at same time and we had lots of hrs. just talking of our carees.
May God give you comfort in this sad
time.
Jerry Conner,

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