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2025

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James Hewitt Sr Obituary

On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, James Carroll Hewitt, Sr. passed away at his home in Harney, Maryland. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen Hewitt Tyler for 60 wonderful years. Born on Thursday, December 9, 1946, in Thurmont, Maryland, he was the son of the late Melvin J. Hewitt and Charlotte Hewitt nee Donnelly.

In addition to his beloved wife, Kathleen (Patty), James is survived by his son, James Carroll Hewitt Jr, His daughter Tina Hewitt ( Ernie Havens); grandchildren Kaytlyn Bowling (Alexander Redshaw), Jynapher Bowling, Brianna Laramy (Andrew Lyons); Great grandson Tanner Havens, sisters, Doris Hewitt Knott, Kathy Hewitt (Suz) Wolfe; brothers, Jerry D. Hewitt (Angie Hewitt), Monroe Hewitt , and sister-in-law Ruth Hewitt as well as many nieces and nephews.

Jim is predeceased by sisters, Evelyn Hewitt Greene, Mary (Peanut) Hewitt Little and brothers Lee Hewitt , Melvin Hewitt (Buster).

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sun Nov 9th at 2Pm at Harney Vol Fire Dept Online condolences may be made to http://www.myersdurborawfuneralhome.com

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Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 3, 2025.

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