J vernon Hewitt

October 6, 1932 - April 16, 2021

J. Vernon Hewitt, age 88, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at his residence. Born October 6, 1932 in Florence County, he was the son of the late Charles V. and Gladys B. Hewitt. Mr. Hewitt was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He had a big heart, was very active, and was very good with his hands; he could fix anything. He enjoyed playing solitaire and loved horses, which he trained and broke. He won several trophies for his English show horses. Mr. Hewitt was a devoted Christian, who loved God with all of his heart. His family was his world. He wanted the best for them and left behind a great legacy to follow. He was a great storyteller and was a very giving person who had a servant's heart. Along with his parents, Mr. Hewitt was predeceased by his first wife, Mary Nell Jeffords Hewitt; two sons, K. Allen Hewitt and Derwin G. Hewitt; and a sister, Evelyn Jernigan. Surviving are his wife of 11 ½ years, Rhea Hewitt of Conway; two sons, Richard Hewitt (Cindy) of Florence and Jeff Hewitt (Brenda) of Conway; two daughters, Mary Kemper (Tim) of Murrells Inlet and Michelle Hogan of Ottawa, IL; ten grandchildren; eleven great- grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, friends, and other extended family. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, April 19, 2021 at Hillcrest Cemetery with Rev. Ken Herrington officiating. The family will receive friends at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel from 9:30 AM-10:30 AM, prior to the service.