ROCKFORD, IL – 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 & sister-in-law, Bernie & Sherrie DeWitt.
Jerry was married to Duene (Austin) DeWitt who also proceeded him. After knowing each other for 19 days, they were married for over 60 years. A true love story. Survived by their three children, Chris & Kelly DeWitt, Tom & Naomi DeWitt and Pam & Jay Watson; five grandchildren, Jared Watson, Beth DeWitt & Liz Idzakovich, Jenny & Chris Lindsay, Caitlyn & Nick Stallons, Adrianna Watson & Will Bixby; and two great-grandson, Oliver & Eliot Lindsay.
Funeral services will be on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 1 p.m., at the West City Church of God.
Visitation will be on Monday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m. Burial will be at the 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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