Robert was born on April 3, 1936 in the same house where he passed away. He served 21 years in the U.S. Army and retired as Sergeant First Class. Robert was involved in the development of Nuclear Power in the U.S. Military. Following his retirement he taught Heating & AC at Coastal Carolina Comm. College. Robert was a founding member of the Nine Mile Rescue Squad. He was a Deacon at Bethany Baptist Church and a dedicated member of the Gideons International. He was also an avid Amateur HAM Radio Operator. He was a Christian man who loved his Lord and his Family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alonza Dewey Hewitt and Serena Batchelor Hewitt; siblings, George Dewey Hewitt, Hattie Catherine Sly, Abraham Lincoln Hewitt, two infant brothers; and grandchildren, Christopher Michael Steiner and Jade Moreno.
Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Eva Nell Hewitt; loving children, Randal Lee Hewitt (Elizabeth), Cynthia Lyn Hewitt, Teresa Ann Hewitt, and Joseph Scott Hewitt (Elisa); siblings, Floyd Ellis Hewitt (Doreen), Allie Bell Bradshaw, Sybil Oneil Hewitt, Herbert Hewitt (Hilda), and Shirley Hewitt Davis (Farley); grandchildren, Rebekka Hewitt, Sarah Bechberger, Kristin Angulo, James Passmore, Joshua Foy, Franklin Foy, Rachael Gill, Matthew Hewitt, Steven Hewitt, and Caroline Hewitt; great grandchildren, Jan Bechberger, Ethan Foy, Isabella Angulo, Gabriella Angulo, Reese Angulo, Randy Moreno, Isaac Moreno, and Nayeli Moreno; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
A drive-in funeral service to honor Robert will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, May 4, 2020 in the field across from Bethany Baptist Church, 177 Nine Mile Road, Richlands. You may remain in vehicles for the service. A private graveside service will be held at J.A. Hewitt Family Cemetery following the service.
"His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant."
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