In Memory Of
Michael Kent Dewitt
1964
2016
Michael Kent Dewitt
August 15, 1964 — August 6, 2016
Michael "Kent" DeWitt, age 51, of Louisville,Kentucky passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016.
Kent was born August 15, 1964 to Margaret Grisham DeWitt and Winson Lee DeWitt. His older siblings, Kevin and Kim, loved him dearly. He grew up in the Bancroft neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky and graduated from Kentucky Country Day School where he excelled in football and also played trombone in the band.
Kent earned his degree from Samford University where he majored in business with a concentration in finance. He was an active member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity and he loved his brothers wholeheartedly. He enjoyed all of the intramural sports, "Step Sing" and the close brotherhood of the "Pikes".
He married Martha Lou Anderson and their first two children, Jacob and Joy Beth, were born in Vestavia Hills in Birmingham, Alabama. This young family decided to move back to Kent's Kentucky roots in Louisville where their "Kentucky Babe", Hannah Grace, was born.
Kent earned his Master's in Business Administration from the University of Louisville and he worked many years in the banking and finance industry.
Kent was very active at St. Matthews Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School to preschoolers, coached and refereed Upward Basketball, and played on the church basketball and softball teams. He always used his gift of music to praise the Lord. He sang in the choir, a bluegrass gospel band, and sang and played guitar in the praise band. His brother, sister, children and nephew enjoyed singing and playing with him for many years. He was cast in dramas and musical productions where he played Jesus in "Baggage Claim" and Joseph in "Two from Galilee". His church family at St. Matthews Baptist Church was an integral part of his life.
Kent was a dedicated father. He loved his children so very much. He encouraged them and participated in their activities.
Kent began a fight with pancreatic cancer about eighteen months ago, but he did not lose his battle because Christ has already championed death. He will be deeply missed but we will one day be with him again in eternal Glory.
Visitation will be Saturday, August 13th at St. Matthews Baptist Church, 3515 Grandview Ave, Louisville, KY 40207 from 11:00am to 1:00pm.
A celebration of Kent's life will be in the sanctuary of the church at 1:00pm, with a graveside service immediately following at Floydsburg Cemetery in Crestwood.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kent's memory to the music ministry at St. Matthews Baptist Church.
You may leave a message for the family by using the "Share Memories" button.
Kent was born August 15, 1964 to Margaret Grisham DeWitt and Winson Lee DeWitt. His older siblings, Kevin and Kim, loved him dearly. He grew up in the Bancroft neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky and graduated from Kentucky Country Day School where he excelled in football and also played trombone in the band.
Kent earned his degree from Samford University where he majored in business with a concentration in finance. He was an active member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity and he loved his brothers wholeheartedly. He enjoyed all of the intramural sports, "Step Sing" and the close brotherhood of the "Pikes".
He married Martha Lou Anderson and their first two children, Jacob and Joy Beth, were born in Vestavia Hills in Birmingham, Alabama. This young family decided to move back to Kent's Kentucky roots in Louisville where their "Kentucky Babe", Hannah Grace, was born.
Kent earned his Master's in Business Administration from the University of Louisville and he worked many years in the banking and finance industry.
Kent was very active at St. Matthews Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School to preschoolers, coached and refereed Upward Basketball, and played on the church basketball and softball teams. He always used his gift of music to praise the Lord. He sang in the choir, a bluegrass gospel band, and sang and played guitar in the praise band. His brother, sister, children and nephew enjoyed singing and playing with him for many years. He was cast in dramas and musical productions where he played Jesus in "Baggage Claim" and Joseph in "Two from Galilee". His church family at St. Matthews Baptist Church was an integral part of his life.
Kent was a dedicated father. He loved his children so very much. He encouraged them and participated in their activities.
Kent began a fight with pancreatic cancer about eighteen months ago, but he did not lose his battle because Christ has already championed death. He will be deeply missed but we will one day be with him again in eternal Glory.
Visitation will be Saturday, August 13th at St. Matthews Baptist Church, 3515 Grandview Ave, Louisville, KY 40207 from 11:00am to 1:00pm.
A celebration of Kent's life will be in the sanctuary of the church at 1:00pm, with a graveside service immediately following at Floydsburg Cemetery in Crestwood.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kent's memory to the music ministry at St. Matthews Baptist Church.
You may leave a message for the family by using the "Share Memories" button.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Michael Kent Dewitt, please visit our flower store.
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Saturday, August 13, 2016
11:00am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)
St. Matthews Baptist Church
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Saturday, August 13, 2016
Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)
St. Matthews Baptist Church
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