Jeffrey Todd Hewitt
March 20, 1970 ~ April 4, 2004
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Arden - Sgt. Jeffrey T. Hewitt, 34, died Sunday, April 4, 2004.
A native of Newport News, Virginia, he was the son of Bill and Patricia Muse Hewitt of Travelers Rest, SC. An eleven year veteran with the Buncombe County Sheriff's Department, he was a member of the SRT Team and was to begin serving as a member of the Biltmore Estate Security Department within the next two weeks. He was a six year veteran of the Marine Corps, serving as a Sergeant with the Military Police in Operation Desert Storm. He was the owner and operator of the Lawn Rx Lawn Care Service and was an avid hunter and fisherman.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Tracie Moore Hewitt; a step-son, Taylor Youngblood of Arden; two sisters, Susan Annette Hewitt of Waynesville and Tammy Lee Keener of Maggie Valley; his maternal grandparents, Albert Earl and Bertie Lee Muse of Waynesville; a nephew, Justin Hewitt and several aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon Thursday in the West Asheville Baptist Church with Chaplains Bob Carter and Richard Baird officiating. Interment will follow in the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain.
His family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:30 PM Wednesday at West Asheville Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to the Jeff Hewitt Memorial Fund, in care of HomeTrust Bank, formerly known as Clyde Savings, P.O. Box 945, Weaverville, NC 28787.
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The Men and Women of the Winston-Salem Police Department send their deepest condolences to the Family of Sergeant Hewitt. Words can not express the ultimate sacriface Sergeant Hewitt made for his community and as members of the Law Enforcement Family we express our deepest sympathy.
Lt. C. W. Cobb for the Winston-Salem Police Department
There are not any words we can say to take away the pain & loss you are feeling at this sad time, but please know you are in our prayers. Miles worked with Jeff before his retirement from the department and he speaks very highly of him. May God bless you and guide you through this trying time.
Tracie,
Words can not express how sorry I am that you and your family are experiencing this loss. I have thought numerous times about stopping by your house to see you, especially since you live right down the road, but it takes something tragic like this sometimes for us to realize how short life really is. Please know that if there is anything I can do for you do not hesitate to ask. Jeff would always speak to my husband when they would met at the store and I could tell he was a very special person. God Bless you and your family right now.
Michelle
Jeff will be missed. My heart goes out to his family. It is a shame such a good person has been taken from us. I will always remember him and our high school days, such a great time in my life!
My Sincerest Condolences,
Brent Waller
To The Family of Sgt.Jeffery Hewitt.
We are so sorry for your loss, and there are no words that can change what has happened and what you are going through right now. Please know that we are praying for you and your family, and all the other Law Enforcement people that take the risk of their lives everyday to protect all of us. We have friend’s that work for the Buncombe County Sherrif Dept. This will surely make us pray harder for all of them.
May God be with you at this time and give you peace and comfort like on He can.
The Pressley Family
C. L. & Betty Pressley
The guardian angels of life sometimes fly so high as to be beyond our sight, but they are always looking down upon us.’
Tracy …
I’m keeping you and your family in constant prayer.
Laura G.
NCSBI
my thoughts and prayers are with the entire Hewitt family, even though I am not in Asheville. However, I worked with Jeff for 5 years since I was in Communications at the Sheriff’s Dept., and truly respected Jeff as law enforcement and as a very respectable person.
I will miss him and my prayers are with you.
Traci,
I couldn’t possibly imagine what you are going through right now. I just want you to know that I am praying for you and your family and I know with time and faith God will get you through this. I know that the Lord has surrounded you with some wonderful people to help you through this void in your life, please know that I am here for you to. God Bless You.
I know your sorrow and I have felt your pain. Actually I continue to feel it every day. But I can offer words of comfort that God promises us in Ps. 147:3 that ‘He heals the broken hearted and Binds up their wounds’. God can carry your pain for you if you will allow. When I lost my husband Anthony in the line of duty I thought I couldnt go on but you have to and with Gods help you too can make it. My prayers are with you and if I can ever help in anyway I will be here.
In His loving care,
Heidi Cogdill
To Jeff’s family and friends, I knew Jeff through the emergency dept., always had a smile on his face and that’s how we will remember him for sure. Even though I have recently moved to Charlotte, I remember your loved one and thought you should know. I will keep you all in my prayers!
we did not know officer hewitt but our hearts go out to the family .you all are in our hearts and prayer.god takes the ones he loves the most.one day you will meet him again.thank god for policemans that protect us everyday like officer jeff hewitt.god bless
Jeff’ was a true hero – he gave his life in the honor of God. I did not know him, but had met several members of his family in
Waynesville. My sorrow to your family and your extended family,’Jeff’–may you always be remembered for your dedicated life.
We will keep you in our prayers, and am very saddened to hear of his death. I knew him and I work with the deputy that was with him at the time.
I would like to offer my condolences to the family. My father, Gary Sorrells work with Mr. Hewitt. I didn’t know him, but wanted to write and say I am sorry.
Words cannot express the sadness that we have felt since we found out that a dear friend, a dear loved one has gone to meet with our lord. Jeff had that smile that brightened so many lives and a good kind heart that touched so many people. There wasn’t a time that we didn’t meet Jeff and Tracie that we never left without sharing a laugh, a smile, a hug and a I love you….
Tracie, if I could I would carry the heavy burden that you feel right now. But I know, the lord is there and I know he will take good care of you through this difficult time. I love you and always remember and I’ll always be here for you. May God Bless you….
With love and prayers
Your cousin Leigh Anne Bishop,
Mark Bishop and Mason Bishop
Another Conrad has been called to the Higher Command, and has gone to report to the Commander of us all
The Thin Blue Line
There are those who’ve gone before us, who we long to see again……fathers, mothers, loved ones……and some we just called friend. They chose to make a difference…..to walk The Thin Blue Line…..they took a call to duty…..but they just ran out of time. Their battles lasted but a moment….but they were warriors just the same…..and for those of us they fought for……their death was not in vain. I chose to take the Gauntlet and to walk The Thin Blue Line…and those of you, who are strong enough, please join us anytime. For the line it isn’t easy…..it’s not safe for body or soul….it will chance forever who you are…..if your lucky you’ll grow old. And when our time has run out, and we’re facing our own end…..we will walk a beat in heaven….with our loved ones and our friends.
Our thought and prayers are with you .We didn’t know Sgt. Hewitt personally but we have several family members who are part of the law enforcement family and what a great family it is to be a part of.
He has made us all proud.
To the Hewitt family. We are praying for you and wishing you our warmest condolences through this tough time. I have known Jeff for several years and he has left a an imprint on my heart for life. Our children loved him for his kind words and well wishes. He was a great law enforcement officer and I know he was a great husband and step-father. We will miss him and even though we did not know his family members we are thinking of you at this time and ask that if we can assist you in any manner please do not hesitate to ask. Jeff will be missed greatly on this earth, but just like he has left a remarkable impression on everyone who knew him and even those who didn’t, he will be the same in Heaven looking down on us all. God Bless!
Tracie,
We know that the past few days have been a blur for you, and the next ones will as well. It is always like that when a close loved one goes. We got the news of Jeff’s death on the 1st anniversary of our 2 1/2 year old little boy’s death. His name is Jonathan. Not only did we have to grieve the death of our son this week, but also we had to grieve the death of another ‘family’? member, the death of a fellow officer. Even though Jeff and I didn’t know each other very well, his death is still hard to take. We want you to know that you and your family have been in our thoughts and prayers this week, and always will. When the anniversary of our little Jonathan’s death comes every year, we will always think of your loss. Jonathan’s little body was not perfect, so I never got to take him fishing or throw a ball with him on this earth. Maybe Jeff will take him fishing or throw a ball with him until I get to Heaven to do it with them. May God bless you and your family. I know you’ve heard this a million times over the past few days, but if we can help you, please let us know.
I did not know Mr. Hewitt, but felt compelled to express my sorrow and sadness for his untimely passing. His passing is not only a great loss to his family and friends, but is also a great loss to the entire county as a whole. It is my wish that in the coming days and weeks, his family and friends will find strength in the memory of what a great man and hero he was to all.
Jeff was an outstanding officer as well as an outstanding person… he touched a number of lives and he will be missed greatly
I DID NOT KNOW DEPUTY HEWITT BUT I WANT TO EXPRESS MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS WIFE,STEPSON AND FAMILY.
I just want to tell you how very sorry I am to hear of your loss. I helped Jeff get his mortgage loan to purchase the home you live in several years ago. I remember his loan so clearly as he was such fun to work with. It is kind of strange for me because I had not seen Jeff in several years and just about 2 weeks ago I saw him in Ingles and we talked about how crowded things were getting since the Cliffs were being built and that he had been getting my cards in the mail and was possibly thinking of moving or maybe refinancing to do some home improvements. I drive by your home every day as I live in High Vista Estates so I had seen him several times out working in the yard but I just never stopped to say hello so I am really glad I did get to speak with him that day in Ingles. My heart has been so heavy since the day I saw the news about this tragedy. I guess we just never know what life will bring us. Although I have never met you I just want you to know that my thoughts and prayes have been with you every day and I pray that God will watch over you and your family and give you strength to continue on as best you can. Sincerely, Paula
I am a Lieutenant with the Raleigh Police Department, North Carolina. I am sorry that I will not be able to be there in person to share with you all of my deepest heart felt sorrow to hear of the death of a fellow law enforcement officer. I especially want to extend sympathy and love to the wife of the deceased. I know there will be tough times ahead for you, but you are not alone! Hundreds of us are going to be with you in our prayers and support.
People sleep peacefully in thier beds at night only because rough men stand by ready to do violence on thier behal – Thanks for being rough Jeff!
Tracie,
I want to express how sorry I am for your loss. I felt like I knew him in some way because of how close he was with my brother (Ike McLemore). I pray for you and your family that you could find some peace in all of this sorrow. My heart is broken for you. If there is any thing that I could do to help, please let me or Ike know. May God bless you and keep you in His perfect peace.
On behalf of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, I wish to give our deepest condolences. We have lost a ‘brother’, but we will continue on in honor of him and others that have fallen before him.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as you travel this difficult road. If there is anything we can do to help, please do not hesitate to let us know. The children are thinking of you too, Ms. Carolyn. We love you both very, very much
Jeff was one of my closest childhood friends. Vacationing with his family in KY, school yard fight at age 11, sneaking out my parents car at age 14, taking our friend’s motorcycle for a joy ride, to falling off Rutledge Falls – these are just few of the memories that come to mind when thinking of Jeff. I can’t seem to think of him without a smile on my face, that now turns to tears. He was loved by many! My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Jeff will not be forgotten!!
On behalf of all of us here at the D.H.H.S. Police Department (Black Mountain) please allow us to express our deepest sympathies and extend our most heartfelt condolences. Although our Brother has fallen, and his work not yet completed, he has entered into a higher brotherhood, to engage in nobler duties.
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE HEWITT FAMILY. TO ALL FALLEN OFFICERS IN THE LINE OF DUTY, YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN…
To a fellow officer that I had the great oppertunity to work with for the last 2 years. You will be missed but never forgotten.
Tracy – to you, your son and your family I pray that God helps you through this difficult time. You told me what a great man and father to your son he was when we were working together. I got to see that whenever I talked to him about quoting jobs for me. He was very respectful, kindhearted, honest and hard-working and he loved you and your son dearly. Please accept my sincere condolences.
It is so very hard to know what to say. After countless hours of training and responding to numerous calls for sevice, all the SRT training days, competitons, and call outs. I sit and I watch the news and see your picture but it still feels like I’ll see you at training next Wednesday. All the times and discussions about days gone by at Parris Island, Camp Lejeune, and Superbowl parties with you and Tracy at the house. When the words came from Al Sunday night,it hit like nothing else could have. No other words could in any way explain the feelings of us all at this moment. It’s a hot knife that burns and will forever I imagine.
Tracy, whatever your needs are from this time forward, the answers are only phone calls away. He was ours, you were his, and so you belong to us. Your husband to the very end, exemplified that two word summary of life that he lived by, SEMPER FIDELIS – Always Faithful.
Jeff will always be in our hearts. I will always remember what a great joy it was working with a wonderful officer. God bless his family and friends. and he will always still protect as an angel … We will miss you so much .
Tracie and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
As a Director for the WNC Classic Cruisers, We extend our most deepest sympathies to you and your son. We have several people in our organization involved in law enforcement. Your loss is our loss and please know that we do respect your husband for his dedication to this community and our hearts ache for your loss. He gave everything he had to give to this community including the ultimate sacrifice. He did this for his family, his friends, and complete strangers he never knew! That is our definition of a HERO!
He will be truely missed!
Dean Rogers
Volunteer BCSD
WNC Classic Cruisers
Tracy…Our prayers are with you and your family. Jeff was a wonderful man and a true hero to our community. He was a blessing to so many people. Mark considered him a best friend. I know Mark will miss him dearly. He enjoyed so many things with Jeff. Ride alongs with the department, hunting, mowing, target practice and calling each other to talk about nothing imparticular! And what stands out the most is how much Jeff loved you. Mark recognized so many little things that he would do for you. We hope you will always remember the good times and how much he loved you. If there is anything we can do, we want to be there for you. We will pray for you at this time and the year ahead. He will be missed by so many. All our love.
My Criminal Justice professor is Jay Keever. Mr. Hewitt was one of his best friends. Professor Keever walked into class today with tears in his eyes and told us about his friend. The class was silent and we all just wanted to make everything better. On behalf of Professor Jay Keever’s Criminal Justice class, I express my deepest condolences. You are loved and in our prayers.
Rest in peace brother, and may God allow you to keep
watch over us on earth while he patrols his beat in heaven. Our prayers go out
to the Officer and his Department and family. May they all find peace in their
hearts soon.
From the Staff at Police Special Inc.
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Our prayers our with the family in your time of sorrow. May it bring you a bit of peace to know others care.
Capt. Jeff Fluck
Raleigh PD
TRACY:
MELANIE AND I WANT TO SEND OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCE IN THE DEATH OF JEFF. HE WAS ALWAYS VERY NICE TO ME AND I COULD SEE HOW MUCH HE LOVED YOU.
I KNOW YOU WILL HEAR THIS HUNDREDS OF TIMES BUT PLEASE IF YOU NEED ANYTHING AT ALL PLEASE CALL US.
REMEMBER GOD WILL MAKE A WAY!!!
WE LOVE YOU!!
CAM
I’am so sorry to hear about your loss.My prayer’s are with each of you . May God Bless and keep you.
SEMPER FI. WE WILL MEET AGAIN AT HEAVENS GATE.
Our prayers are with the fellow officers of the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office, as well as Jeff’s family and friends.
You were a man of honor and duty!! We need more like you!! You will be missed!
I am Sorry for Your loss. He was a great person and always had a smile on his face.
God bless and be with the Hewitt family in their loss.
Tracy,
I was saddened to hear that Jeff had passed away. I know it will be a tough time for you. I will always remember how excited you were planning your wedding. I will cetainly keep you and Taylor in our prayers and pray God will comfort you in this difficult time.
Jeff you were always there to give me advice and provide guidance and direction to this rookie! Thanks so much for being a true hero! We will all miss you, but will keep you in our hearts forever! I know you will be watching over us!
Our Brother Has Been Taken
Our brother has been taken and gently laid to rest;
Fate seems so cruel at times to only take the best.
While those who care for no one are left to walk life’s street;
Bringing less joy than sorrow to those whose path they meet.
Our brother lives forever if only in our minds;
He’ll never be forgotten nor ever left behind.
He’ll stand before us always as if to guide our way;
Through all our tasks and duties awaiting us each day.
Our brother has been taken and though we wonder why;
We’ll still perform our duties as days then weeks go by.
We’ll travel where fate leads, through days of dark or fair;
Until we stand for Roll Call beside our brother there!
Sgt., You and your family are kept in our hearts and prayers.
Jeff you will be missed, but you will remain in our memories, and in our hearts forever. Working with you was truly a honor. May God watch over us until we see you again. Tracy remember you are loved by us all. We will all be here for you.
Tracie & Family, Words could never express how we feel for your loss. he was a true hero in every since of the word. he was a brave man who loved all and cherished all. The good Lord above will carry you all through this heart breaking time of your life. All you have to do is call upon Him and he will carry you. I ( Theresa ) lost my Dad on March 11. And I know how bad it hurts to lose someone that you are very close to. He was my Dad, but I couldn’t imagine losing my soul mate. And what that pain would feel like. We are deeply saddened at your loss. God will grant you the strength to make it. you are in our thoughts and prayers always. We love You! God Bless.
Mike Austin ( unit 412, Communications Division )& Wife: Theresa
Jeff was a fine man, we will all miss him. May GOD bless and keep you and his family till you meet again.
Memories and images running through my head. Times we took for granted. All those nights at Denny’s, laughing and playing jokes. Talking about our side businesses and how excited you were, that yours was doing so well. Your commitment to your family and your job.
Tracie, Jeff was the type of officer that we all strive to be. He was honest, strong, brave and faithful. He commanded strength when he walked into a room.He always took the time to listen and he was quick with a handshake and a smile.He treated people with respect and respect was returned to him. He made the uniform that he wore, the uniform didn’t make him. He loved this Job, this Country and most importantly he loved you!
We are like angels with one wing and can only fly by embracing one another.
Wanted to let you know that we are praying for you
Our hearts break for all of Jeff’s family. Our prayers are with you. God’s blessing be with you.
Love Rev. Garry Rogers Chaplain- BCSD
Sgt. Hewitt was a wonderful officer and a very compassionate man. He responded to a call at my home concerning my grand children and stayed for over an hour trying to help us with our problem. I had never met him before but he was the type of person that you never forget as he definitely went above and beyond the call of duty. My condolences to his family and friends. He will be greatly missed.
Tracie,
Words cannot express the sadness I feel in my heart for you and your loss….I cannot imagine how you must feel….May you find comfort in the days ahead, may you always remember the wonderful memories you and Jeff made together, there are no words that will help, during this sad and difficult time, but please know that your friends are here for you in the days ahead.
There are Special People that walk into our lives….
Who Never Leave us~~~
Even after…
…They are gone.
I remember Jeff’s first day at the Sheriffs Office. I know he will be missed by his family, friends and the dept.
Jeff will be missed by all that knew and worked with him
May God bless you and keep you. You are in my prayers.
Our Prayers and deepest smypathy go to all of the family. May God Bless All of You.
to the hewitt family–i knew jeff in high school here in tn. i was saddened to read of this tragedy. the family is in my thoughts and prayers..tracie–be strong and know you are carrying his legacy inside you at this moment…beth
Words can’t express how sorry I am for your loss, Jeff was not only a top notch officer, but was an even better person. My families thoughts and prayers are with the Hewitt’s and the members of the Buncome County Sheriffs department during this difficult time.
I am deeply saddened to hear of the loss of a brother. He will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you, and may God continue to keep his family and Bless them daily. You will never be forgotten.
Andrew Messer
Unit 2340
Jonathan Creek Vol. Fire Dept.
Traci:
Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. You don’t know us but we live on Avery’s Creek Road and pass your home several times a day. May God bless and keep you.
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jeff was a good man. He always took time to make each person he came in contact with feel important. Though you and I never met, I knew were VERY special to him by the smile that came over his face and the sparkle in his eyes when he talked about you. Take comfort in the times you shared with him and in knowing that he will be with you for always. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family in this time of sorrow.
as a native of buncombe co i’m truly sorry for youre loss my brother and sister-inlawboth served with weaverville and the sheriffs dept.you are in my prayers
Our deepest sympathy to Sgt. Hewitt’s family and Sheriff Medford
and members of the Buncombe County
Sheriff’s Department. Jeff will
certainly be missed by everyone
who knew him. Our love and prayers
are with you.
We all feel that our lives were so blessed to have known such a fine officer/friend. We all share in your sorrow….
Ed, Harry, John, Grayson, Johnny and Deb
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sgt. Hewitt’s family, the Sheriff, and the entire staff of the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office..
I am so sorry to hear of the lost of Jeff. My prayers are with all of you,and we know that he is walking the streets of Heaven for God.We all in Law-in forcement say that we do our job and be safe to go home at night Jeff is at the main home that we will all be able to see him again. God Bless. Allen Ownbey retired K-9 Henderson Co.
I have known Jeff since we were four years old. It seems like we played in every neighborhood in Tullahoma. We were always getting into some kind of trouble together. I would not trade any of my memories for anything. Rest in piece Jeff.
My heart aches for you, and I pray for you. ‘The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace….Our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, Comfort your hearts….The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you…. (Numbers 6:25-26; 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17; 2 Corinthians 13:14 KJV)
I didnt know jeff that well, but every time I talked to him he would always have a joke and that smile of his. Jeff we will miss you. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
jeff was on of the finest officers that buncombe county has ever has a very respected father, friend and officer. he will be greatly missed . This is truly a tragic moment and a great loss for the community. he will always be remembered in heart as well as thousands of law enforcement agentcies within north carolina.
jeff was on of the finest officers that buncombe county has ever had. A very respected father, friend and officer. He will be greatly missed . This is truly a tragic moment and a great loss for the community. he will always be remembered in our hears as well as thousands of law enforcement agencies within north carolina. Our prayers go out to his friends and family of this great officer that served his community well.
Traci,
You are such a dear friend. I wanted to let you know that I am praying for you. I love you and your family and send my deepest sympathy.
No words are adequate enough for comfort at a time like this. . .only prayer. God’s peace to you in your sorrow.
In service to Veterans of Foreign Wars, I am
Deborah Crowder
Dept. Chaplain, LA
(& former BCSD deputy)
To the family of Sgt. Jeffery Hewitt
We are so sorry for your loss, and can’t even imagine what you are going through at this time. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayer’s and we are so appreciative of the life that was given by Jeff to protect us and our families. We need to lift all of our Law enforcement people up in prayer each day for the job they have is very important and dangerous
at the same time. Again you are lifted up in prayer’s
Love In Christ, Bill & Teresa Putnam
As a resident of Buncombe County, mere words can never properly express how I appreciate the daily sacrifice Sgt. Hewitt gave to us all, every time he put on his uniform and went to work. Please know that many of us who never knew him, will now never forget him! He is a hero in every since of the word. May God bless and comfort you!
There are no words to express the sorrow and loss I feel. However, I also feel great pride and know God truly blessed me when he brought Jeff into my life. I am honored to have known and served with such a brave and couragous man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Psalm 46:1
Our Department sends our thoughts and prayers to Sgt. Hewett’s family. May he rest in peace.
LT Gilbert Clark, USN
Security Officer
MAC Timothy Ledbetter, USN
Leading Chief Petty Officer
Naval Weapons Station Charleston Police Department