John W. Witten

He was a native of Louisville, and retired after 30 years of active duty. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on January 15, 1942 and retired March 1, 1972. He had served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam.

He was a member of Watkins United Methodist Church, the Military Officers Association of America, Fleet Reserve Association, The Grand Lodge of Kentucky, Lodge #281 and Scottish Rite, He was also a Kentucky Colonel.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 40 years Nell Williams Witten; his children, Barbara A. Carrico, Gay L. Witten, Charles S. Carrico and Carole L. Holt; 9 grandchildren, Lisa, Michael, Stephen, Taylor, Justin, Samantha, Rick, Lori and Tommy; and 14 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Edna Witten; a son, John Witten, Jr.; 1 brother and 3 sisters.

A service to celebrate John’s life will be conducted at 12:00 PM on Friday, October 19, 2012 in the Chapel of Arch L. Heady & Son at Westport Village, 7410 Westport Road. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the service on Friday.

Expressions of sympathy may be directed to Watkins United Methodist Church Altar Fund, 9800 Westport Rd. Louisville, KY 40241.