Mr. Elijah Daniel DeWitt

Mr. Elijah Daniel DeWitt

Elijah DeWitt Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Evans Funeral Home and Memory Gardens, Inc. - Jefferson on Oct. 9, 2022.

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Elijah DeWitt's passing at the age of 18 on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 has been publicly announced by Evans Funeral Home in Jefferson, GA.

According to the funeral home, the following services have been scheduled: Visitation, on October 11, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., ending at 10:00 p.m., at Jefferson Church, 267 Mahaffey St., Jefferson, GA. Funeral service, on October 12, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., at The Arena at Jefferson High School, 575 Washington Street, Jefferson, GA.

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October 19, 2022

Geno *Washington State* posted to the memorial.

October 15, 2022

The Prutzman's posted to the memorial.

October 13, 2022

Sue posted to the memorial.

Geno *Washington State*

October 19, 2022

Elijah,You have such an amazing mother,I read her interview and everything she said is exactly why I know and everyone else alive should know God will get us through anything and in the end we will all be together with no gun shots.Dewitt family my sincerest condolences.Just know when my son and wife passed I didn't think I'd survive but our gracious Lord is more powerful than we can ever imagine.I know it hurts and I'm so very sorry #2 always and forever in our hearts

The Prutzman's

October 15, 2022

A beautiful soul that was taken too soon. May you take comfort with the friends and family that surround you.

Sue

October 13, 2022

Dear Dewitt Family & Friends:
My heart aches for you. Hold onto your wonderful memories. Elijah's Spirit will be with you Always.
May God hold you tight in the days that come. Please know others-- even those of us who didn't know Elijah--share your pain. You are not Alone.

With Distinction

NG Lady Bulldog Softball Team

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Kathryn Arcana

October 11, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Christine E McKee

October 11, 2022

We are so very sorry for your loss. Words cannot explain how our hearts have been breaking for you. We are praying for all of the family. God needed this very special angel though we do not understand why. God bless you! PS Knew you Dawn and Craig as great Christian teenagers at North Gwinnett. Love you, Randy and Chris McKee

Brenda Loden

October 9, 2022

My deepest condolences to family and friends during this hard time he gone to soon but flying high angel RIP

Constance Banks

October 9, 2022

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Casey Anglin (treys mom)

October 9, 2022

My heart goes way out to this family!!!! My son Trey, use to play rec ball with Elijah and went to school with him too He was really upset when we got the news! It even upset me bc I could only imagine the hurt that it´s caused his mom, dad & sister! They will be in my prayers for a long time! Elijah you will be greatly missed by our small town of Jefferson! You were a beast in the field! You should still be here! RIP #2!

Sherry thomas

October 9, 2022

My deepest condolences to the family of this young man may Gods sprit be with you and give you strength to
Help you through this may gods peace be with you

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1350 Winder Highway P.O. Box 234, Jefferson, GA 30549

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October 19, 2022

Geno *Washington State* posted to the memorial.

October 15, 2022

The Prutzman's posted to the memorial.

October 13, 2022

Sue posted to the memorial.