Joseph Vicknair (Joe) Nevitt was a native Dallasite and was born March 31, 1922. He is preceded in death by his parents, Francis Leo Nevitt, Sr. and Louise Vicknair Nevitt, brother Leo Nevitt, Jr. and sister Frances N. Kreymer/George Kreymer, M.D.
Joe leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 59 years, Elaine Suttie Nevitt and their 10 children and spouses: Mark/Flo, Matthew/Kathy, John/Valerie, Renee/Gib, Thomas/Kim, David, Roxanne, Nancy/Victor, James/Susie, Andrew/Wendy. In addition, Joe has 27 grandchildren: Joshua, Justin/Heather, Mark Jr., Matthew/Christine, Adam/Jessica/ Amy/Christopher, Austin, Rheana/Gregory, Michael T./Sarah, Paul, Nicholas, Amanda, Scott, Anna, Thomas, Abbey, Nicole, Taylor, Jacqueline, Kirsten, John, Lauren, Michael S., Danielle, Andrew Jr., Walter, Adair, and was also blessed with 12 great-grandchildren: Harrison, Grant, Dean, Audrey, Luke, Colton, Connor, Benjamin, Emma, Catherine, Mason and Grace. Joe is also survived by his only niece, Karol Kreymer/Bob Card, M.D. of Houston.
Joe was a proud member and officer in the United States Marie Corps serving in both WWII and the Korean Conflict. During WWII he served in the South Pacific as an F4U Corsair fighter pilot with Marine fighter squadrons VMF-155 and VMF-114. Joe was especially proud to have flown many missions as wingman to then Captain John Glenn, astronaut and U.S. Senator, when John Glenn was Operations Officer for squadron VMF-155. Joe was awarded the Air Medal for his flights during WWII.
After many years in the janitorial supply business, Joe served as Business Manager at Bishop Lynch High School. In 1983, he began a new endeavor in the fragrance business, building a part-time business into what is now know as Nevitt Fragrances, Inc., which continues to be operated today by three of his children.
Joe has been an active member of St. Pius X Catholic Church for over 50 years serving in many capacities including Eucharistic minister, lector, usher, Men’s Club President, Budget Drive Chairman and soccer coach. Joe was a life-time member of the Knights of Columbus Council 799 and served as a 4th Degree Knight. He was also a member of Elks Lodge 71 since 1989 where he called Bingo for 15 years.
The family would like to especially thank the staff at Doctor’s Hospital, Golden Acres and Southern Care Hospice for their dedicated care. They treated all of us and most especially Joe like family. A special thanks to Serena, Vickie and Leslie.
Joe passed away on March 27th, just 3 days short of his 90th birthday. This has been a long journey for Joe but true to his Marine Corps spirit he fought hard and kept smiling to the very end.
In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates any expressions of love for Joe to be made to the Joe and Elaine Nevitt Scholarship Fund at Bishop Lynch High School, 9750 Ferguson Rd., Dallas, TX 75228, Attn: Chuck Rothermel.
Visitation will be Sunday, April 1, 3:00 to 5:00 pm with the Recitation of the Rosary at 4:00 pm at Sparkman/Crane Funeral Home.
The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating Joe’s life, will be at 10:30 am, Monday, April 2, 2012 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3030 Gus Thomasson Road, Dallas, Texas, with Rev. Sean Charles Martin, S.T.L.,S.T.D. celebrant.
Entombment will be at Calvary Hill Mausoleum, Dallas, Texas at 4:00 pm.
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