Mr. Charles Wayne DeWitt

He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on May 4, 1953 to the late Betty Jo (Fox) and Charles Welford DeWitt.

Wayne graduated from Mountain Brook High School and received a Bachelor's Degree of Industrial Design from Auburn University in 1976. He stayed in Auburn, Alabama for a few years working at Diversified Products and playing drums in a couple of local bands.

Wayne moved back to Jacksonville, Florida to work for RS&H and then at Load King Manufacturing.

His interest included motocross racing, sailing and racing Hobie Cats, playing racquetball, scuba diving, pickleball and traveling.

Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Linda J. DeWitt. Brothers: Steve DeWitt (Priss); Doug DeWitt (Dru) and Scott DeWitt

(Laurie) and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers the family respectfully request that memorial donations be made in Wayne's memory to The Foundation of Community Hospice and Palliative Care, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257 904-886-3883 or to the Alzheimer's Association, Central and N. Florida Chapter; Attention: Sheila McCann 2170 West state Road 434, # 300, Longwood, FL 32779 407-951-7992. alz.org --Alzheimer's Association Donation.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday November 8, 2026 at 10:30 am at Jax Beach Bar and Grill, 265 5th Ave N, Jacksonville Beach, Fl 32250 (at the corner of 3rd Street and 5th Ave N)