More detail on this person: Roger 'Huey Taxi'
Juan DeWitt, 69, of Lakeland, Florida passed away
on 10/06/15 from cancer. Roger was born in Penny
Farms, Florida on 08/02/1946. He was married to
Robette on May 18, 1968.
Roger spent the majority of his adult life in the
Citrus Industry, retiring from Florida's Natural
Growers. He served two tours in Vietnam with the
U.S. Army as a helicopter pilot flying Huey's and
ended his service as Captain in Artillery. He
earned many awards and medals for his military
service.
Roger's biggest passion was always for fast sports
cars and photography. His other passion was his
love of our local baseball team, The Flying
Tigers, where you would see him and his wife in
their first row seats beside the dug out for all
their home games. His camera would be in one
hand, ice cold beer in the other and a welcoming
smile on his face. Roger was preceded in death by
his father, Charles, and mother, Phyllis, as well
as his son Ryan. Roger is survived by his wife
Robette 'Robie,' his daughter Raquel DeWitt Conley
(Todd), granddaughters Hope White and Faith
Conley, along with nieces, nephews, cousins and
friends.
A memorial service will be held at Flying Tigers
Community Room 2125 North Lake Avenue,
Lakeland on 10/10/15 at 1:30 PM.
Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.heathfuneralchapel.com .
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