Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy Name; Thy “KINGDOM come, Thy “WILL” be done; on Earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our Daily Bread. And, forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not Into temptation; BUT deliver us from evil. For THINE IS The “KINGDOM”, The “POWER” and The “GLORY”, FOREVER AND EVER! AMEN!
A LIFE TO REMEMBER PATRICK MCWANZA HEWETT, JR.
March 7, 1999 - February 26, 2025
On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, our “Beloved Patrick”, My Precious Lion returned back to his Loving Creator and transitioned into his new life in “God’s Glorious Kingdom”! On March 7, 1999, the world was given a handsome, kind and beautiful spirited “Gift” - Patrick McWanza Hewett, Jr.! Patrick, Jr. was born in Newport News, VA to the late Patrick Hewett, Sr. and Minister Mary CherryHewett. And, what a “Miracle and Precious Bundle of Joy” he was!
In Patrick, Jr’s early years at the tender age of seven on April 7, 2006 he went down the Church aisle at River of Life Baptist Church (now Spirit of Life Christian Church), Hampton, VA and requested to Pastor Reginald Lee to be baptized and saved by “JESUS”, in which he was baptized, April 14, 2006, becoming a Soldier of Christ! Patrick, Jr. also received teaching, training, guidance and growth under the Pastoral Leadership of Pastor Donnette Mills at Family Light Baptist Church, Newport News, VA and received his Evangelist License under the teachings of Bishop C. Vernie Russell, Jr. at Mount Carmel Missionary School of Evangelism, Norfolk, VA in 2010, at the age of 9 years old, graduating at the top of his class.
He started his education at the youthful age of 3 at Faith Outreach Christian Academy, Hampton, VA, until he transferred to Cooper Magnet Elementary School at the age of 6, then went on to Eaton Middle School from grades 6 - 8 and went on to graduate from Hampton High School, “Home of the Crabber’s”, June 17, 2017. Patrick, Jr. went on to attend Thomas
Nelson Community College (now Virginia Peninsula Community College). He also played for the Boys and Girls Club of Hampton, VA, with the Kappa Cardinals Little League Football Team.
Before his transitioning, Patrick, Jr. was presented with an opportunity to be in business with his GodBrother, Samuel Fields, Jr. in starting their own Landscaping Lawn Care Business, starting the first week of March 2025, with many contracts already obtained, looking to do great work together and acquire many more customers. They were so excited to begin this journey together! And, I was so proud of the two of them and their desire to venture into business together, to help each other grow and service others with great and beautiful Lawn Care.
My Lion was a sweet respectful and humble young man with a servant heart that was always willing to help others. He has now joined his father, Patrick, Sr., his Maternal Grandparents, Mr. James and Mrs. Bessie Cherry; his Paternal Grandmother, Mrs. Virginia Hewett; his Beloved Uncles, James Cherry, Jr., Alexander Ruffin, Lutrell Cherry, Tyrone “Crow” Walker and his UncleDad, Marcus Hewett.
Those who loved Patrick, Jr so much and were Blessed to have known him, embraced him and will cherish the many beautiful memories of him are “Lion’s”: Mother, Minister Mary Cherry-Hewett, Sister, Jasmine Cook, Nephew Curtis Artis, Jr Grandfather Mr. Perry Hewett, UncleDad James Cherry, CuzBro Maurick Hewett, CuzSis Marlasia Hewett, Uncle Jody Harden; Aunts: Yvonne Cooper (Sylvester), Darnella Fuller, PaQuita Cherry, Brandi Dennis, Alvina Hunt, Tina Reed-Hewett and Deborah Walker; Special Great Uncle and Aunts: Mr. William Earl and Mrs. Gladys Hewett and Mrs. Patricia Fulwood; God Uncle and Aunt: Mr. Reginald and Mrs. Christine Charity; Special Cousins: Khorea Hunt and Tanya Neal; his Lady of LoveShakenah Davis and Little Buddy - Damariah Scott (Lil’ Ma); God-Parents: Pops - Mr. Maurice Lockett, Mr. Michael, Sr. and Mrs. Dale Lewis; God-Brothers: Samuels Fields, Jr. and Darryl Crain; God-Sisters: Lisa Jemison, Korie Williams, Ebony Alston, Shannon Tooten and Stacey Harden; his Comrades: Caleb “Leopard” Russell, Da’Quon “Panther” Mason and Cureem “Jaguar” Wilson; Dr. Patricia Geyer Wessler, whom he loved and trusted dearly. He also leaves many other relatives and friends who will cherish his memory.
“
PATRICK, JR. MY LION, WE WILL LOVE AND CHERISH YOU FOREVER!
I thought of you today but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name All I have are memories and your picture in a frame My heart still aches in sadness, my silent tears still flow For what it meant to lose you, no one will ever know.
Although you can’t be here with me, we’re truly not apart
Your memory is a keepsake from which I will never part.
God has you in His arms and until the final breath I take,
You’ll be living in my heart! I LOVE YOU MY LION, FOREVER! Your “Gurl”, Mom
PALLBEARERS
Christopher Cooper
Maurice Lockett
Da’Quon “Panther” Mason
Maurick “Tiger” Hewett
Samuel Fields, Jr.
Caleb “Leopard” Russell
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Curtis “Lil’ Curt” Artis, Jr.
Michael Lewis, Sr.
Michael Lewis, Jr.
Darryl Crain
Cureem “Jaguar” Wilson Chance Palmer
FLORAL BEARERS
Lisa Jemison
Dale Lewis
Tyanna Harris
Anjelica Cherry-Johnson
Jasmine Lewis
Shonda Turner
Bria Moore
Tanya Neal
ENTOMBMENT
“The Silver Mausoleum”
Hampton Memorial Gardens 155 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666
FOLLOWING THE ENTOMBMENT: PRIVATE FAMILY REPASS
New Hope Baptist Church
Tickets are needed for entrance
CELEBRATION GATHERING
Meet and fellowship with Minister Mary Cherry-Hewett and Family
March 14, 2025, 4 pm to 7 pm at Monticello at Town Center Clubhouse, 100 Monticello Mews, Hampton, VA 23666
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Family of Mr. Patrick McKwanza Hewett, Jr. would like to Thank You All with our most sincere gratitude and appreciation, for the many Comforting Messages, Floral Arrangements, Prayers, Calls and other Expressions of Loving Kindness shown during our time of bereavement. Thank You and May God Bless Each of You.
Special Thanks to Lion’s Big Sister, Jasmine Cook who Lovingly Blessed “Patrick, Jr.” with his “Resting Bed and Family Spray”, Aunt Yvonne Cooper, AuntMa Brandi Dennis, Cousin Shonda Turner, Dr. Patricia Geyer Wessler, Pastor Christopher C. Carter and the New Hope Baptist Church for Hosting our “Lion’s” Celebration of Life Service with Grace, FSD - Shinese Thompkins from Hampton Memorial Gardens, Pastor Tiffany Foreman of M&T Legacy Group, LLC for the wonderful program design, and Pollard’s Florist of N.N. for the beautiful floral arrangements.
Special, Special Thanks to Det. G and Det. L. of the HPD, who is consistently fighting with a Spirit of Excellence to bring justice for Patrick, Jr.!
PROFICIENT AND COMPASSIONATE CARE PROVIDED BY:
C.C. Carter Funeral Home, Inc.
3700 Marshall Avenue, Newport News, Virginia 23607
