W.E. (Eugene) Hewitt

W.E. (Eugene) Hewitt, 85, of White Hall, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016 at his home. Eugene was born on Nov. 28, 1931 to the late Roy J. and Clyda Mae Hewitt of Arkadelphia. He was predeceased by sister, Ruby Jo Cook; and brothers, Edwin Earl Hewitt and John Owen Hewitt. Eugene was joined in marriage to Maxine Sellers on Aug. 25, 1951. Mr. Hewitt was a member of Central Baptist Church of White Hall. He is survived by his wife of 65 years; daughters, Vivian H. Duncan of Benton and Rhonda (Stanley) Johnson of White Hall. Mr. Hewitt will be greatly missed by his five grandchildren, Jennifer Schkerke (Brian) of St Louis, Mo., Rachel Dunn (Joe) of Little Rock, Ark., David Duncan of Indianapolis, Ind., Mandy Herring (Tracy) of White Hall, and Will Johnson (Amanda) of White Hall, Ark.; along with seven great-grandchildren. Eugene was employed by Safeway from 1955 to 1986 and retired as manager. During his retirement, he enjoyed fishing, woodworking, gardening, and raising grandchildren. Mr. Hewitt was always known for his humor and kindness to others. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday Dec. 21, 2016 at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 10 until 10:45 at Ruggles–Wilcox Funeral Home. He will also lie in state at the funeral home Tuesday Dec. 20, from 1-5 p.m. Sign Eugene's online guest book at www.ruggleswilcox.com. Memorials may be made to Central Baptist Church of White Hall (P.O. Box 20336 White Hall, Ark. 71612).