Paul J. Hewitt, 87, of Walnutport, died on Nov. 2, 2020, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.

He and his wife, Joanne E. (Hartline) Hewitt, were married 29 years on Feb. 16.

Born March 18, 1933 in Slatedale, he was the son of the late John P. and Emma E. (Schlosser) Hewitt.

He faithfully and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War era earning the rank of corporal.

He owned and operated the former Paul’s Market, Slatedale, for 14 years before retiring in 1989.

Before that, he was a truck driver for MTS, Northampton.

He was a member of Allen O. Delke American Legion Post 16, Slatington, and the Slatedale and Emerald fire companies.

He attended the Northern Lehigh Bible Fellowship Church, Walnutport.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by son Gregory P. Hewitt (Elis) of Florida; daughter Kim A. Keiser (Darryl) of Slatedale; four granddaughters; two great-grandchildren; sister Frances M. Kuntz of Walnutport; stepsons, Curtiss M. Bauer (Cynthia) of Northampton and David M. Bauer (Wendy) of Hamburg; and four step-grandsons.

He was predeceased by siblings Mary E. Hallman, Kenneth E. and Mark J. Hewitt and infant, Robert F. Hewitt.

His service will be private. There will be no calling hours.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the church and/or to the Slatedale Fire Co. both c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Schnecksville.