Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Elijah Daniel DeWitt, age 18, of Jefferson, Georgia who entered rest Wednesday October 5, 2022. Elijah was born in Atlanta, Georgia the son of Craig and Dawn Summerset Dewitt. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Judy DeWitt and maternal grandfather, William Summerset.
Elijah was a senior at Jefferson High School where he played on the football and basketball teams. He also was a member of the Jefferson Church.
Survivors include his parents, Craig & Dawn DeWitt of Jefferson. Sister, Delaney DeWitt of Jefferson. Paternal grandfather, Barry DeWitt of Buford, GA. Maternal grandmother, Beverly Summerset of Hoschton, GA. Aunts, Shannon Rascon (Vince) of Jefferson, Melissa Mathews (Jason) of Braselton, GA and, Lauren DeWitt (Shaib) of Marietta, GA. Uncle, Kris DeWitt (Paige) of Watkinsville, GA. Girlfriend, Bailey Reidling of Jefferson.
Funeral services will be held 6:00 P.M. Wednesday October 12, 2022, at the Arena at Jefferson High School. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening starting at 6:00 P.M at the Jefferson Church 267 Mahaffey Street, Jefferson, Georgia.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to, https://www.gofundme.com/f/elijah-dewitt?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer, a scholarship fund in Elijah name.
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