DL Capt. John James Hewitt, Jr.

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Navy veteran, DL Capt. John James Hewitt, Jr.

February 27, 1936 ~ January 13, 2022

 

Notice of passing…..retired Delta Air Lines pilot Captain John James Hewitt, age 85.  Captain Hewitt joined Delta 03-04-1964 and was Dallas based.   He is survived by his spouse William Umana along with many more dear friends and family members.

Captain Hewitt’s obituary is available online at

https://obits.dallasnews.com/us/obituaries/dallasmorningnews/name/john-hewitt-obituary?id=32954892 

For those who may wish to send a personal note, whitepages lists a residence address as

6335 W Northwest Hwy Apt 2012, Dallas, TX 75225.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary : HEWITT, John J

John James Hewitt, Jr. 85, of Dallas, Texas passed away on January 13,2022 after a period of declining health. John was born on February 27, 1936, in Lake City, Florida. He was predeceased by his parents, John James Hewitt and Helen Cannon.

John is survived by his partner in life and in matrimony, William Umana. Their relationship of many years was characterized by enjoyment of life, friends and relatives. In addition to his spouse, John is survived by his niece, Meredith Whitehead and three nephews: John, James and Jeff Moseley.

Though born in Lake City, Florida, John spent most of his early life in Blakely, Georgia. Upon graduation from high school, he attended Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia and was graduated on December 20, 1958, with a Bachelor of Arts degree. On January 7, 1959, John entered the U.S. Navy where he served with distinction as a U.S Navy pilot. John was one of six pilots to receive the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement in aerial flight on November 13, 1962. This honor was bestowed for his participation in the first low-level photographic flight over Cuba on October 23, 1962, during the Cuban missile crisis. Following his outstanding career as a Navy Pilot, John re-entered civilian life and worked as a commercial airline pilot for Delta Airlines.

John and William shared many activities with their friends, including cruises and trips abroad. In recent years, his health prohibited him from being active as previously, but he will be remembered with affection by his partner and many friends for his southern charm and outgoing personality. Following cremation, John's ashes will be interred in the National Cemetery in Grand Prairie on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 11:30 am.

In lieu of flowers, please send any memorial gifts to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, an organization that John felt strongly about.

 

Published by Dallas Morning News on Feb. 13, 2022.