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Lehigh Valley Forklift Driver, Beloved Father Of 5 Dies Suddenly At 34

Lehigh Valley forklift driver and beloved father of five John W. DeWitt died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 5. He was 34.

More than $2,000 had been raised on GoFundMe as of Wednesday for Lehigh Valley father of five John W. DeWitt, who died suddenly on Tuesday, April 5.

More than $2,000 had been raised on GoFundMe as of Wednesday for Lehigh Valley father of five John W. DeWitt, who died suddenly on Tuesday, April 5.

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Born in Jersey City, John graduated from Freedom High School before becoming employed as a forklift operator for QVC, his obituary says.

John lived in Bethlehem at the time of his death and was known for his one-of-a-kind sense of humor and compassion.

Above all, John was remembered for the unlimited love he had for his five children, Jacier DeWitt, Jayceon DeWitt, Nasir DeWitt, Nala DeWitt, and Nasin Ferrer.

Meanwhile, nearly $2,000 had been raised on GoFundMe for John’s funeral expenses and family.

“John was a good person and a good father,” reads the fundraiser. “He loved his children immensely.”

In addition to his children, John leaves behind his loving fiancé, Jasmine Cortes; sisters, Jontaia DeWitt, Kiarra DeWitt, Joniere DeWitt, and Cornesha LaBoo; brothers, Kiron DeWitt, John Avery DeWitt, and Sean LaBoo; as well as numerous extended family members and close friends.

John’s services were being held privately.

Click here to view/donate to ‘John DeWitt Funeral Expenses and Children’ on GoFundMe.

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