Buford "Darrol" DeWitt
Buford “Darrol” DeWitt age 61 of Lenoir City passed away November 21, 2020 peacefully at his home. Darrol was of the Baptist faith and was a longtime member Shady Grove Baptist Church, Chris Everhart, pastor. He was a graduate of Lenoir City High School. Darrol was an avid sports fan and wrote a sports column for the News-Herald for many years. Preceded in death by his parents, Hollis Buford DeWitt and Lucille Moore DeWitt; grandparents, Hollis and Julia DeWitt, and Cecil Bonnie Moore; brothers-in-law, Lonnie Kirby, Bob Game and Vincent Hicks. Survived by his sisters: Cheryl DeWitt Hicks, Julia DeWitt Bunch (David), and Cindy DeWitt Patrick (John); nephews and nieces: Adam Hicks, Travis Wilkerson, Tyson DeWitt (Abby), Jaclyn Game McKenry (Michael), Jessica Kirby Rogers (Phillip) and Keeli Roberson; great-nephews, Carson Dean Rogers and Janson Kirby Rogers; great niece, Chloe Rogers; many aunts, uncles, and cousins. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 29th at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. with Rev. Dean Bandy officiating. Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery. Darrol’s nephews and cousins will serve as pallbearers and great nephews will be honorary pallbearers . In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ronald McDonald House. Click Funeral Home, 109 Walnut Street, Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements.Obituary
Buford “Darrol” DeWitt age 61 of Lenoir City passed away November 21, 2020 peacefully at his home. Darrol was of the Baptist faith and was a longtime member Shady Grove Baptist Church, Chris Everhart, pastor. He was a graduate of Lenoir City High School. Darrol was an avid sports fan and wrote a sports column for the News-Herald for many years. Preceded in death by his parents, Hollis Buford DeWitt and Lucille Moore DeWitt; grandparents, Hollis and Julia DeWitt, and Cecil Bonnie Moore; brothers-in-law, Lonnie Kirby, Bob Game and Vincent Hicks. Survived by his sisters: Cheryl DeWitt Hicks, Julia DeWitt Bunch (David), and Cindy DeWitt Patrick (John); nephews and nieces: Adam Hicks, Travis Wilkerson, Tyson DeWitt (Abby), Jaclyn Game McKenry (Michael), Jessica Kirby Rogers (Phillip) and Keeli Roberson; great-nephews, Carson Dean Rogers and Janson Kirby Rogers; great niece, Chloe Rogers; many aunts, uncles, and cousins. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 29th at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. with Rev. Dean Bandy officiating. Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery. Darrol’s nephews and cousins will serve as pallbearers and great nephews will be honorary pallbearers . In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ronald McDonald House. Click Funeral Home, 109 Walnut Street, Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements.