Oscar Ernest DeWitt II

Oscar Ernest DeWitt II obituary, Douglas, GA

Oscar Ernest DeWitt II

Oscar DeWitt Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ricketson Funeral Home - Douglas on May 10, 2025.
Mr. Oscar Ernest DeWitt, II, age 71 of Douglas, GA passed away Thursday May 8, 2025 at Vista Park Health and Rehabilitation following a recent decline in his health. Mr. DeWitt was born July 16, 1953 in Savannah, GA to the late Oscar E. DeWitt, Sr. and the late Barbara Jean Carter Vaughn.
Mr. DeWitt had been employed with Georgia Power for a number of years. He was also a self employed musician.
Survivors include 4 Children: Gabriel DeWitt, Oscar E. DeWitt, III, of Ambrose, GA,; Samantha Smith of Rincon, GA, Ashley DeWitt of Douglas, GA; 1 Sister, Gwen DeWitt Ames of Dublin, OH; 7 Grandchildren: London DeWitt and Lucas Dewitt both of Ambrose, GA, Jaxon Engle and Madison DeWitt both of Douglas, GA, Zayne Smith, Emmaleigh Smith and Laken Smith all of Rincon, GA; 1 Great Grandchild: Dawson Smith of Rincon, GA; 1 Niece, Victoria Lingenfelser McDonald of Ohio; 1 Nephew: Eric DeWitt of Douglas, GA; and a number of extended family members and friends.
Memorialization will be by cremation and no service is scheduled at this time.
Condolences, kind words, and fond memories may be shared with Oscar's family at www.ricketsonfuneralhome.com
Mr. DeWitt's arrangements have been entrusted to the kind and compassionate staff of Ricketson Funeral Home, Inc.

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Jim Smith

May 10, 2025

I´m so sorry to hear that Ernest has passed. He and I played a lot of music together in the 80´s, he was a great drummer and very easy to work with. Condolences to all of his family and many friends.
Jim Smith

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