Eugene C. Witty age 75, of Springfield passed away Thursday, September 1st, 2016 at Maranatha Village. He was born December 5, 1940 in Springfield, MO the son of Elden Clarence Witty and Lynn Mae (Tate) Witty.
Eugene was raised in Ava, MO where he graduated high school. Then graduated from Drury College and SMU with a master’s degree. He served his country for over 27 years with the Army National Guard, and served his fellow man by teaching literacy to incarcerated youth at Blytheville; AR. Eugene loved the Lord with all of his heart and attended Praise Assembly of God. He enjoyed the outdoors, growing flowers and vegetables and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a daughter Helena Marie Riche. He is survived by his wife Sandy Witty of the home, his daughters: Eugenia Louise Billings and her husband Malcolm, Shawn Lee Serrata and her husband Pete, 10 grandchildren: Johnathan, Ethan, Katie, Chris, Alyssa, Blaine, Coby, Melia, Chrystal and DJ, 4 great grandchildren: Evan, Alexander, Brooklyn and Rose, his beloved cat Val and a host of friends.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, September 6th, 2016 at 2:00 pm in Maranatha Village Chapel. Visitation will be Monday from 6-8 pm at Greenlawn Funeral Home North and Tuesday at 1:30 pm at Maranatha Chapel. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.