He was born November 25, 1928 to the late Thomas Jenkins Hewitt and Alice Shackleford.
Thomas was a member of the United States Airforce and the Army Corps of Engineers, where he was a Harbor Patrol Supervisor and Tug Boat Captain. Thomas received the Army of Occupation award for his service during WWII and the National Defense Service Medal, awarded by President Dwight D. Eisenhower for his military service in times of national emergency. During his time at the Army Corps of Engineers, he also received the honor of Master of the Seas.
Thomas loved fishing, roller skating, traveling and spending time with his family and pets. He loved the Lord, his family and animals.
Thomas is predeceased by his wife, Betty Ann Hewitt.
Left to cherish his memory are his children, Linda Milan, Thomas J Hewitt, David Hewitt, and Randall Hewitt; grandchildren, Amber Arnspiger (Joel), Rachel Malone, Paul Hewitt, Thomas Milan (Melissa), Amanda Hewitt and Melissa Hewitt; and great grand-children, Alexander Arnspiger, Taylor Arnspiger and Noah Milan.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 2pm at Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home 601 N. Witchduck Rd. Virginia Beach, Va 23462. A visitation will be held one hour prior.
Flowers are welcomed. Donations to honor Thomas' memory can be made to Billy the Kidden Rescue or Calvary Baptist Church in Virginia Beach.
The family would like to extend their Thanks to Pastor Bubba and Calvary Baptist Church for their love and spiritual guidance throughout the years.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kellumfuneralhome.com for the Hewitt family.
