Hayden Dewitt Jr., 61, of Black Oak died Monday, Sept. 12, at his residence.

Born at Black Oak, he lived there all his life. He was retired from Coleson Caster in Monette and was a lifelong member and deacon at Black Oak Church of Christ.

Survivors include his wife, Lanna Dewitt of Monette; two sons, Allen Dewitt of Monette and Aaron Dewitt of Black Oak; his stepmother, Ella Dewitt of Black Oak; a brother, Jesse Dewitt, of Black Oak; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hayden Sr. and Virgiline Dewitt.

Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14 at Gregg Funeral Home in Monette, with Eddie Dunigan officiating. Burial followed in Monette Cemetery.

Active pallbearers were Chris McFarlin, Roy Carmichael, David Edwards, Bishop Whitley, DeWayne Whitley and Jerry Qualls.

Honorary pallbearers were members of Black Oak Church of Christ Sunday school class.

Memorials may be made to St. Bernard's Hospice.