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Nathaniel Edrington Hewitt Jr.

Nathaniel Hewitt Obituary

HEWITT WINSTON-SALEM - Dr. Nathaniel Edrington Hewitt, Jr., age: 65, of 217 Capistrano Drive, Winston Salem, NC 27103, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2008. Dr. Hewitt was born on May 2, 1943, in St. Croix U.S. Virgin Islands, to Nathaniel E. Hewitt, (deceased), and Theolinda Joseph Hewitt, (deceased). Dr. Hewitt received his B.S. Degree, Pre-Med; M.S. Microbiology; PhD Bio Chemical Genetics at, Howard University; Summer studies in England and Switzerland; Post Doctorial studies for two years at Oakridge National Laboratory with Ed Grier of Oakridge, Tennessee. He retired on June 28, 2007, after 31 years as a Professor at Winston-Salem State University. He is preceded in death by: (two sisters) Elizabeth Sloane, and Natalie Hewitt. Surviving are his spouse, Minnie Christian Hewitt of the home, they were married October 13, 1964. Children: two daughters, Denise Hewitt (Willie, Jr.) Chaplin of Virginia Beach, VA, Michelle (James) Hewitt-Smith, of Greensboro, NC; two sons, Nathaniel E. (Janel) Hewitt, III., of Longview, Tx., and Christopher E. Hewitt of Winston-Salem, NC. Other Survivors include a sister, Amabel Compton of St. Croix; reared as a brother, Aubrey (Patricia) Hewitt of Piscataway, New Jersey, three grandchildren, Elena Simone Chaplin, Willie Christian Chaplin and Richard Edrington Hewitt; niece, Krystel Compton of St. Croix; nephews, Keith Compton, Jr., Kel Compton, and Yancey Sloane, Jr.; special Aunt, Agnes Belvin of California, many aunts, uncles, cousins, and is related to the Hewitt, Nicholas, Chinary and Joseph families, and other relatives that are too numerous to mention. Viewing and Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday, at Hooper Funeral Home, 1415 E. 14th St., Winston-Salem, NC. The Funeral will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, at Hooper Funeral Home, 1415 E. 14th St., Winston Salem, NC. Burial at New Evergreen Cemetery, Winston Salem, NC. Services are entrusted to Noble and Kelsey Funeral Home, Inc. of Salisbury, NC. Online condolences may be sent to nobleandkelsey.co

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Published by Winston-Salem Journal from Oct. 16 to Oct. 17, 2008.

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Lynnetta Burson

November 4, 2008

Dr. Hewitt was a great professor and a wise and wonderful man to work with. He will be missed.

William Horton

October 18, 2008

I was a student that always had trouble with Science, but Dr. Hewitt went out of his way to make me a better student and I'm a better person because of it. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family and extended family at WSSU.

Class of '96

Benetta Dease

October 18, 2008

Dr. Hewitt was a GREAT professor! He had a profound impact on my education at WSSU. He will be greatly missed and I extend my condolences to his family and friends.

Benetta Dease
Class of '96

Cathy Smith-Webb

October 17, 2008

Dr. Hewitt was one of my best professors when I was a student at WSSU. We were later colleagues at WSSU. He was always so nice and soft spoken. He will surely be missed. God bless!

medgar sheff- wssu

October 17, 2008

sorry for your loss,

Willie Mason

October 17, 2008

Nate III - Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this time. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4(NKJV)

Felicia and Maya Bolden

October 16, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Please know your family will be in our prayers.

Sherri Wilson - WSSU

October 16, 2008

Dr. Hewitt was dedicated to his students at WSSU. He cared about students being educated and did his best to accomplish all that could be done to help them. He is and will always be missed. To the family: Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; Lean not unto your own understanding; But in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths. God will take care of you in the time of sorrow.

Daryl Glenn

October 16, 2008

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

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