David Witty

David Linvel Witty, 71, of Evant passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 30, 2020, at his residence.

Memorial services will be Saturday, June 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Evant.

Mr. Witty was born Jan. 11, 1949, in Goldthwaite to Norris Witty and Lenora Brown Witty.

He graduated from Star High School and served his country as a Navy Seabee in Vietnam.

On his return, he met Joy Blanchard and told his parents that night he found the woman he was going to marry. They were married in Ireland March 7, 1970, and celebrated their 50th anniversary earlier this year.

David worked many years at Henry Welding Co. in Goldthwaite, retired as a sargeant from TDCJ Gatesville and then worked several years at the Hamilton Commission Co.

He was a wonderful husband, father, brother and friend. Beloved by all who knew him, he will be missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Gary Witty and sister Ava Witty Lynn.

He is survived by his wife Joy Witty; son Gregory Witty of Star; daughter Lindsey Witty of New Braunfels; sister Katherine Witty; brothers Jimmy Witty and wife Elita and Richard Witty and wife Audrey; and many nieces and nephews.