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Henry Hewitt Obituary
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.
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Memories and Condolences
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Pam Shutters
July 5, 2013
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.
Norma Ramirez
April 19, 2013
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.
Donna Brown
April 18, 2013
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.
April 18, 2013
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.
Amy Davis
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.
Alma Sastre
April 18, 2013
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
Cindy Flohr Whittington
April 17, 2013
Rest in Peace, my dear friend Phillip. The SHS Class of 1980 will miss you dearly.
Thomas Bartlett
April 17, 2013
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.
Mark Mead
April 17, 2013
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.
Ernie Stellings
April 17, 2013
I'll always remember the days on lake Wylie, tennis before working together at La Bib in Charlotte, our occasional "water" fights in the kitchen after hours, him showing me how to cook things the right way, fun times over the years in Roanoke too. Shocked to see you go-Ernie
Shelly Rocha
April 17, 2013
May your family be surrounded by much grace and love from The Father. He was so kind even sending cloths for my sons though the miles seperated us. Phillip had a sweet mannerism and funny. I've always considered him a friend though we met through my roomate, Amy.
Marty Sanders
April 17, 2013
Prayers going out to family and friends, he had someting many of us cant beat and I still battle it!
Jackie Logan
April 17, 2013
I will miss Philip tremendously. He would help me fix things and would say"we are like family and that is what family does for each other". Now he is in heaven with his precious Brodie and his special friend Jim.
April 17, 2013
So sorry to hear of Phillip's passing. My family used to live next to Phillip's in Ramsey Acres years ago. My prayers and thoughts are with the family.
Dave Stein
April 17, 2013
Edna,Henry,David,Toby,Sue,Andy, Our hearts and prayeres are with you and family. We will pray for Phillip's soul.
Karen Hough
April 17, 2013
Rest in peace Phillip, rest in peace
Tony Terry
April 17, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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