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John E. DeWitt

1935 - 2025

John E. DeWitt obituary, 1935-2025, Pinehurst, NC

BORN

1935

DIED

2025

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Boles Funeral Home - Pinehurst

35 Parker Lane

Pinehurst, North Carolina

John DeWitt Obituary

Ed DeWitt passed away on Aug. 9, 2025. He was born Jan. 31, 1935, and grew up in Leechburg, moved to Medina, OH, and retired to Pinehurst, NC, in April 2000. His wife, Judith S. DeWitt, preceded him in death in Aug. 2011. He is survived by his son, Christopher; his granddaughter, Kayley; his grandson, Riley, of Wyoming, OH; his sister-in-law, Ruth Ann DeWitt of Pittsburgh; his wife's sister, Susan Clark, and husband, Ronald, of Bethel Park; and numerous nieces, nephews, and their children. He was also preceded in death by his brother, James M. DeWitt, in 2000; and sister, Janalee, in 2024. Ed served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1959. Ed leaves behind his dog, Willy. There will be no viewing or memorial service. Memorials may be made to the Cancer CARE Fund at FirstHealth, 150 Applecross Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374. online condolences may be made at www.bolesfuneralhome.com. Services entrusted to BOLES FUNERAL HOME of Pinehurst.

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Published by The Valley News Dispatch on Aug. 17, 2025.

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Lois Pollard

August 12, 2025

Ed has been a good friend and showed me the "ropes" for our golf group. I will remember his steady, straight golf swing as well as his kindness. He did love to go for ice cream!!! He will be missed!

Yolanda Taylor-Leach

August 12, 2025

Sending heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the family in their time of loss. Mr. Ed was a great man! MRH Radiology Department will truly miss his smiling face and great sense of humor. #RestInPeace

David L Sherbondy

August 12, 2025

Ed, a friend and co-worker. May you Rest In Peace.

denny mago

August 11, 2025

Played many rounds of golf with this great man , in Leechburg and Pinehurst NC . He will be missed by his good friend Paul and myself Denny.

Cristi DeWitt

August 11, 2025

Ed was a very fun uncle. He will be sorely missed.

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