Thomas Wayne Hewitt, 61, of Lafayette, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018 at Franciscan Health Lafayette East.  He was born November 18, 1956, in Kokomo, to Paul and Mary (Perry) Hewitt of Kokomo.

Wayne graduated from Carroll High School in 1975 and Dayton University in Dayton, OH.  He was a veteran of the Army serving from 1975 to 1978.  On June 25, 1994, he married Julie Thomas in Russiaville and she survives.

Wayne worked as a Loan Officer for Ruoff Home Mortage, Hallmark Mortgage, GMAC and Century 21.  He had also worked for Brand Electric and ALCOA.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling to the Smoky Mountains,  and spending time with family.

Surviving with his wife are his daughters Whitney Kimberling of Lafayette, Jennifer (Will) Woosley of Waco, TX, grandchildren Eastyn, Wayde, Jacen, Abbie, Cadie, Brookie, and Jessie. Also surviving is his brother Ed Hewitt and sister Paula (Michael) Jackson all of Kokomo, nephew Austin Overley, nieces Brandi Earl and Ciera Overley.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until the time of the service at 6:00 pm on Thursday, at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd.