Dennis Hewitt Obituary
Dennis Clay Hewitt, 69, husband of Donna Carol (Coleman) Hewitt passed away at his residence Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Dennis was born in Staunton on October 18, 1955 to the late Clay Edward and Nancy Mildred (Hulvey) Hewitt.
Dennis spent his life nurturing his passion for agriculture. He was a proud graduate of Buffalo Gap High School in 1974, later earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from Virginia Tech in 1978, where he was a proud fraternity brother of Alpha Gamma Rho. He continued to follow Virginia Tech football and was a diehard Hokies fan.
Dennis was a co-owner of Riverside Stock Farm and Staunton Union Stockyards, where he worked tirelessly to support the community and the agricultural industry.
His deep love for horses and cattle was evident throughout his life, as he was involved with fitting and grooming cattle for show. He was a lifelong member of the Future Farmers of America and devoted many years to helping with the 4-H and FFA Market Animal Show each May and participated in livestock judging from an early age.
His passion for life extended to his family, especially his grandchildren who brought him immense joy.
He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Donna Carol (Coleman) Hewitt; his son, Jonathan Ryan Hewitt and wife, Elizabeth "Libby"; his grandchildren, Caroline, Madelyn and Anna Claire Hewitt; his sister, Kathy Hewitt Bush and husband, Joe; and his brothers, E. Neal Hewitt and wife, Ann, and Jerry N. Hewitt and wife, Kim, as well as a large extended family.
A graveside service will be held on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Hebron Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Staunton conducted by the Reverend Ed Morris. Visitation will follow immediately at the Inn at Meadowcroft, 331 Glebe School Road, Swoope, VA 24479.
Active pallbearers will be Chad Lambert, David Hewitt, Neal Hewitt, Jerry Hewitt, Bill Croft, Harry Crosby, Doug Moore, and William Revercomb.
Honorary pallbearers will be his AGR brothers, especially Bill Graves and Charles Childress.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Legacy Hospice (14 Old Oaks Drive, Suite 101, Fishersville, VA, 22939) or Buffalo Gap High School FFA Chapter, (1800 Buffalo Gap Hwy, Swoope, VA, 24479) or Alpha Gamma Rho “AGR” (PO Box 11055, Blacksburg, VA, 24060).
Henry Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
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