On the morning of April 23, 2025, the sovereign God called our brother, Jonas DeWitt Webster, from labor to reward. Jonas endured a three-week long final fight of his life under the care of the Grady Memorial MICU and SICU staff members. Jonas was a man of great distinction, perseverance and strength of heart and mind.
Jonas DeWitt Webster was born in Norfolk, VA, on August 2, 1954. He was the 4th child of Lillie Mae and Jonas Webster. Jonas shared our father's first name so he was affectionately known to his family and childhood friends as "De" or "DeWitt." DeWitt grew up in a singing family. He was the tenor in our quartet that consisted of three brothers and one sister. He was multifaceted in his pursuits, talents and accomplishments. His unique experiences would be too many to recount in this bio.
At his passing, Jonas was a member of Hillside International Truth Center in Atlanta, GA and has been a faithful, active member since joining. Jonas enjoyed the fellowship and support of his church family until his unforeseen illness. He was a member of the Hillside Choir for several years, was known for his lively praise in the "Amen Corner", and was a member of the AATT Ministry.
Jonas "DeWitt" was preceded in death by his parents, Lillie Mae and Jonas Webster, his elder brothers, Reginald Mazingo and Robert Webster, a niece, Tracee Webster, his beloved nephew, Timothy Cowan and a special friend, Teresa Harrell.
Jonas "DeWitt" is survived by his brother, Paul Webster, sister, Patricia (Theo) Foreman, sister-in-law, Roberta Mazingo, nephews, Reginald (Cynthia) Webster Jr, Sheldon Webster, nieces, Sheryl Webster, Delphionchante Davis, Illana (Lance) Williams, Brie (Ricky) DaCosta, Jessica Ratchford, Lauren (Christopher) Johnson, grand-nephew Xavier Davis, beloved grand-nieces, Fatimiamonee Davis, and Miyani Motley, special friends, Anthony Merritt and the gang, longtime domestic helper, Stephanie English, and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Memorial Services for Dr. Jonas DeWitt Webster, of Atlanta, will be held Friday, May 9, 2025; 11:00 A.M. at Hillside International Truth Center, 2450 Cascade Road, SW Atlanta, Georgia 30311. Bishop Jack L. Bomar, Officiating.
Family and friends are asked to assemble at the church at 10:30 A.M.
Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc., 1876 Second Avenue (404) 371-0772.
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