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James Hewitt, 88, of Jacksonville passed away December 16, 2022. He was born August 5, 1934 in Yancopin, Arkansas to the late Lester and Georgia (Shields) Hewitt. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Hewitt; four brothers; and four sisters.

James proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps for over twenty years, retiring as Staff Sergeant. He was jokingly known as a "Jarhead that sure was hard-headed". During his military career, especially while in Vietnam, James received several awards and medals including a Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon, and a Good Conduct Medal. As a true American Hero, James embodied the meaning of the slogan he kept close to his heart: "The Few. The Proud. The Marines".

James is survived by his daughter, Debra Schjenken; grandson, Joseph Eaton; and great-granddaughter, Abigail Eaton.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home. Visitation will be two hours prior, beginning at 12:00 p.m., at the funeral home. James will be laid to rest following the service at Chapel Hill Memorial Park.