Tony Prewitt

Tony Orion Prewitt, 59, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Fayetteville, NC. He was born March
27, 1964, in Kirksville, MO, a son of Karen (Treasure) Prewitt and the late Roger Prewitt. He was a graduate
of Keokuk High School, class of 1982. He went on to join the U.S. Air Force where he served for 8 years
as a Heavy Equipment Operator during Operation Desert Storm in Saudi Arabia. He was also stationed at
England Airforce Base, Louisiana and Bitburg Airforce Airbase, Germany. Tony was a Certified Surgical
Technologist at Keokuk Area Hospital and most currently the VA Hospital in Fayetteville, NC.  He enjoyed
shark tooth hunting, relaxing on the beach with a cocktail, traveling the world, collecting baseball cards
and whiskey, and cooking for his family. He was famous for his beef jerky, chicken wings, and bread
pudding. More than anything else, he loved spending time with his kids and grandchildren. He had a
great sense of humor and was known for making jokes with his co-workers, friends, and family.  

Tony is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Sheryl (Londrie) Prewitt; seven children, Amanda Francois 
(Benson), Tabetha Ratliff (Jacob), Elizabeth Keener (Michael), Gabrielle Klus-White (Derek), Kara Parker
(William), Joseph White, Tyler Prewitt (Gracie); seven grandchildren, Alex, Amelia, and Ezra Francois,
Lincoln Ratliff, Vivian and Jackson Keener, and Aubrey Klus; two siblings, Todd Prewitt (Lisa) and Tessa
Prewitt; many nieces, nephews and cousins.  

A celebration of life graveside service for Tony will be at 12:00 pm Monday, March 25, 2024, at the East 
Center Cemetery in Kirksville, MO. Refreshments will be served after at Travis-Noe Funeral Home in
Kirksville, MO.  

Flowers may be sent to the funeral home while donations may be made to the surviving wife via Venmo, 
@Prewcrew.
 

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