Jimmy Don Hewitt, 77, of Calera, Oklahoma, passed away on September 24, 2026, at Cedar Hollow Rehabilitation Center in Sherman, Texas. He was born on October 27, 1948, the son of Carthel Bascom Hewitt and Pearl Moses Hewitt.

Jimmy married LeeAnn Hales Hewitt on April 15, 2005, in Bonham, Texas. Jimmy retired from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) after many years of dedicated service, where he earned the nickname of Backbone. A true Texan at heart, he was an avid Texas Rangers fan and enjoyed the simple things in life. He loved farming and fishing and cherished the friendships formed over a good game of dominoes.

Jimmy also enjoyed building fences and had a knack for buying, selling, and trading. Whether working the land, casting a line, or spending time with family and friends, Jimmy found joy in the people and pastimes that meant
the most to him.

Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents, Carthel and Pearl Hewitt; brothers, Johnny Hewitt, Dale Hewitt, and son-in-law, Audie Don Thompson.

Jimmy is survived by his beloved wife, LeeAnn Hewitt; sons, Jason Hewitt and wife Laura of Bonham, Jeff Hewitt and wife Melissa of Whitewright, and Michael McConnell and wife Lisa of Kingston, Oklahoma; daughter, Jana Thompson of Stringtown, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Justin, Jacy, Kaileigh, Kristopher, Jeannie, Caleb, Joshua, Kaitlyn, Aaron, Garrett, Brianna, and Kyle; sister, Brenda Ramsey and husband Mark of Honey Grove; nephew, Seth Ramsey; nieces, Danielle Silva; along with numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends whom Jimmy loved dearly.

A memorial service will be held, 10:00 a.m., Saturday October 17, 2026, at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham, Texas. A Visitation will be held, 9:30 a.m., Saturday October 17, 2026, at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral
Home in Bonham, Texas.

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