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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