Mr. Witt was born and raised in Benton, Tennessee and was a graduate of Polk County High School. He served in the U. S. Army during WWII, was a member of Red Bank Baptist Church and was retired from DuPont. He was a 32 degree Mason and a longtime volunteer at North Park Red Cross as a coordinator.
Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Irene Witt; daughter, Janis (Sandy) Reno; son, Bill Witt; grandchildren, Jason Chandler, Stacie (Nico) Morales and Sharon (Trevor) Burgess; great-granddaughters, Grace and Audrey; sister, Carolyn (John) Wright Guerry; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Matt Witt; and sister, Helen Witt Longwith.
Visitation will be from 3 to 6 PM on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at the funeral home.
Funeral Services will be at 11:30 AM on Monday, November 18, 2019 at the funeral home with Rev. Bill Harvey officiating.
Burial will follow at Benton Memorial Gardens in Benton, TN.