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DeWitt, Jr.
William "Billy" Howard DeWitt, Jr., 83, of Florence, SC, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022.
Mr. DeWitt was born the son of the Marguerite "Rae" McRae Dewitt and William Howard DeWitt, Sr. He served in the Army National Guard and was employed for thirty years with Florence Steel Erectors, Inc. where retired as CEO. Mr. DeWitt was a member of First Baptist Church in Florence and a member of Hampton Masonic Lodge #204.
He is survived by his wife, Theodora Odom DeWitt; sons, Tim (Theodora) DeWitt and Stephen (Angie) Ham, both of Florence; daughters, Tonya (Michael) Hutchinson of Sarasota, FL and Stephanie Ham Sturkie of Florence; eleven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and brother, Jerry Wayne (Lynn) DeWitt of Florence.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Florence Memorial Gardens directed by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.
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Cindy Hanniford
May 12, 2022
So sorry. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ginell & Donald Whitley
May 12, 2022
Theo,
Sending love, thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. Love you all
Ginell and Donald
Beth P Miles
May 11, 2022
Dearest Stephanie and family,
I am so sorry for this great loss for all of you- I will remember you and especially your mother in my prayers.
Beth
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