Ronald Raymond Dewitt

Ronald Raymond DeWitt, 80, husband of Shirley Zacharias Burk-DeWitt, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald R. DeWitt are invited to attend his Liturgy 2:00 PM, Saturday, December 8, 2018, at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 1393 Miles Drive, Charleston. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, with a Reception immediately following the burial in Layman's Hall at the church. The family will receive friends between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM Friday evening at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy.
Ron was born on June 30, 1938, in Charleston SC, a son of Malcolm S. DeWitt II and Leona E. DeWitt. Ron graduated from Charleston High School in 1956. He was a spectacular athlete lettering in Baseball, Football and Boxing. He was mostly known for his exceptional talent as a Boxer and was offered a scholarship to LSU for boxing but chose to remain in Charleston and pursue other interests. He was a devoted Christian, regularly assuring friends and family of his faith. Ron retired from the United States Postal Service after 30 years as a Letter Carrier. Ron loved to fish, attend sporting events, watch good programs on television and travel to visit his children and grandchildren. He was an avid fan of his 3 children and 7 grandchildren and was best known for his quick wit and joke telling.
Ron was predeceased by his wife of over 42 years, Lorraine Subzda DeWitt, and his 3 brothers Malcolm (Mac), Robert (Bobby), and Kenneth (Kenny). He is survived by his wife, Shirley; his children: Donna Wilson (Steve), Ronald DeWitt, Jr. (Twila), Darrell DeWitt (Tiffany); 2 stepchildren, Billy Burk (Pam), Jimmy Burk (Michelle); 7 grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild and 1 step-great-grandchild.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or The Church of the Good Shepherd, 1393 Miles Drive, Charleston, SC, 29407.