Jerry DeWitt, 87, went to be with the Lord Friday, November, 22, 2024 resting peacefully at Wesley Willows Retirement Community in Rockford, Illinois.
Jerry was born September, 15, 1937 in Des Moines, Iowa. He was a minister of the Gospel, sharing it with everyone he met. He was a great prayer warrior and a great believer in the ministry of prayer cloths. He was proceeded in death by his parents Merl & Vonie DeWitt and brother and sister in law, Bernie and Sherrie DeWitt. Jerry was married to Duene (Austin) DeWitt who also proceeded him. After knowing each other for 19 days were married for over 60 years. It was a true love story.
Jerry is survived by their three children: Chris and Kelly DeWitt. Tom and Naomi DeWitt. Pam and Jay Watson. Also surviving are five grandchildren: Jared Watson, Beth DeWitt and Liz Idzakovich, Jenny and Chris Lindsay, Caitlyn and Nick Stallons, Adrianna Watson and Will Bixby; two great grandsons: Oliver and Eliot Lindsay.
Funeral services will be on Monday December 2, 2024 at 1:00 PM at the West City Church of God. Visitation will be on Monday from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM. Burial will be at Masonic & IOOF Cemetery in Benton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are appreciated and envelopes will be available at the church.
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