Mr. Earl F. Pewitt

Earl Franklin Pewitt of Shelbyville died Wednesday, September 3rd at the age of 78. He was preceded in death by his parents John William and Sally Josephine Givens Pewitt and his siblings Vernon Herb, Mable Wright, Mildred Crowell, John Green Pewitt, Ethel Pugh, and Sara Dotson. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 55 years, Isabelle Scales Pewitt, children Brent Pewitt and fiancé Laura Anderson, Sharon Pewitt Greer and husband Brad, two grandchildren, Bradley and Abby, siblings James Pewitt, Lester Pewitt, Catherine Brown, and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Pewitt was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and garden. He also spent many hours creating a variety of cross necklaces. He loved sharing his crosses, catch of fish, crop of vegetables, and many various creations with others. He made helping others his life's work. Helping those in need brought such joy to his life. He was the ultimate handyman and spent many years working for Habitat for Humanity of Bedford County after he retired from a 39 year career at AEDC in Tullahoma. Many people have fond memories of him working in the Optimist Club donut booth at The Tennessee Walking Horse Celebration. He spent countless hours of his 56 years in the club making sure the booth was a success. In 2012, he received the Evan Lloyd Adamson Humanitarian Award for his outstanding service and commitment to The Celebration. He served as a Bedford County commissioner from 1996-2002. Earl really enjoyed rising early almost every morning to meet his group of friends at McDonalds to talk about the "news" of the day and to tell a joke or two. He always had a smile on his face and never met a stranger. Making people laugh was his specialty. He was a loving father and husband who had a special place in his heart for his two grandchildren. Being a Godly man, he was truly a servant of The Lord. He touched so many lives and will be dearly missed. Visitation with the family will be Saturday, September 6th from 4:00-8:00 at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. The funeral service will be Sunday, September 7th at 2:00 at First Church of the Nazarene with burial to follow in Willow Mount Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Habitat for Humanity of Bedford County, the American Heart Association, or the charity of choice. Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements

Mr. Earl F. Pewitt

August 10, 1936 - September 3, 2014