Ernest (Ernie) Myron Witt, 90 of Warrensburg, Missouri, formerly of Knob Noster passed away, Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Western Missouri Medical Center.

Ernie was born October 16, 1932 in Guthrie, Kentucky, son of Loyd and Ramah Witt. Ernie enlisted in the Air Force in August 1952 at 19 years old. He was united in marriage to Lucille Gertrude Tweed on November 1, 1957 in Gainsville, Florida. During his time in the military he was stationed at numerous bases stateside, as well as overseas including serving during the Vietnam War. In 1977, Ernie and his family moved to Whiteman Air Force base where he served the remainder of his Air Force career before retiring in March 1985 with 32 years of service. He then attended jewelry school in Kansas City and opened a jewelry store in Knob Noster, Missouri, where he made and repaired jewelry until 2014. He was known as the "Jewelry Man" to many in Knob Noster and Warrensburg. In recent years he made beaded bracelets selling them at the Warrensburg Farmers Market and donated a portion of his sales to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Survivors include daughter Sabrina and her husband Dale Parsons and granddaughter Natasha, of Warrensburg, MO; son Ernest Witt Jr., grandson Brandon and granddaughter Ryan, of Lee's Summit, MO. He was preceded in death by his wife Lucille; daughter Lisa Campbell; his parents, 2 sisters and 5 brothers.

There will be no visitation or funeral service, however family would love to hear from people that knew him.

Interment will be at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery at Higginsville.

Memorial Contributions are suggested to Johnson County Community Health Services or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements entrusted to Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg.