Don "Porter" Dewitt

Don “Porter” DeWitt was born on Jan. 2, 1937 in Springfield, to Bruce Tinsley DeWitt and Thriza Mae (Garbee) DeWitt. He passed from this life Wednesday, May 12, 2021 in Tulsa, Okla. Dewitt was raised and educated in Republic, and graduated with the Republic High School class of 1955.

After high school he earned a basketball scholarship to the University of Tulsa, where he studied philosophy. Dewitt was married on May 27, 1977 in Tulsa to Brenta Bell (Randall) DeWitt. He spent most of his working life as a salesman with Nelson Electric in Tulsa for 30 years.

Dewitt was a faithful member of Skiatook Christian Church for the past 10 years, where he gave his life to the Lord.

He is survived by wife Brenta DeWitt; three children, Bryan DeWitt and wife Gloria, Robert DeWitt and wife Robin, Alicia Somers and husband Walt; 11 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, Bruce, Drew, Coy, Kent and Keith; and his sister, Carol.

A visitation was from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at the Mowery Funeral Service Chapel with a reflection and memorial service at 6 p.m.