William Dewitt, Washington Parish Louisiana 
Submitted by Eddie Bennett 
Date: August 29, 2006



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The Era-Leader  
9 Apr 1997

Mr. William Dewitt, 70, of Richton died at Perry County General Hospital.  	

He was a longtime resident of Richton, where he was owner/operator of  
Dewitt Body Shop and Wrecker Services for 34 years. He was a US Army Veteran  
of World War II, where he served with Company K of the 325th Glider Infantry  
of the 82nd Airborne Division. He was a charter member of the Richton  
Volunteer Fired Department, where he served for 32 years.  	

Mr. Dewitt is survived by his wife, Delores Dottie Dewitt of Richton;  
five sons, Gary Dewitt, David Dewitt, Jim Dewitt, Terry Dewitt and Dickie  
Dewitt, of al Richton; one daughter, Brenda Brewer of Richton; one brother,  
Charles Dewitt of Richton; two sisters, Bess McDonald of Richton and Florence  
Lee of Franklinton, twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  	

Visitation was held at Jones Funeral Home in Richton, which is in  
charge of arrangements.  	

Funeral services were held Sunday, March 30 at 2 p.m. in the funeral  
home chapel with Rev. Phillip Fowler and Rev. David McNeil officiating.  	

Burial followed in the Sunset Cemetery.