of Conway, AR
March 21, 1966 - October 17, 2023
Thomas Michael Witting, 57, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, October 17, 2023, surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer.
Tom was born March 21, 1966, in Davenport, Iowa to William "Bill" Joseph and Joanne (Duffy) Witting. The family later moved to Boonville, Missouri where Tom attended Saints Peter and Paul Catholic grade school and Boonville High School where he found his love for sports. On May 31, 1991, he married the love of his life, Lori Esser. Tom and Lori spent the first couple years of married life living in Fayette, Missouri helping with the Witting family farms and later moved to Columbia, Missouri where their first daughter, Jami, was born. In July of 1997, the family moved to Conway, Arkansas where their daughter, Lindsey was born a few years later.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, William "Bill" Joseph and Joanne (Duffy) Witting, and his father-in-law, Franklyn Esser.
Tom is survived by his wife of 32 years, Lori and their daughters, Jami (Hunter) Gould of Greenbrier and Lindsey (Dalton Barnum) Witting of Conway; one granddaughter, Avery June Gould; two brothers, Joe (Nicole) Witting of Boonville, Missouri and Jim (Jenette) Witting of Lee's Summit, Missouri; three sisters, Kathy (Hank) Neiderhelm of Columbia, Missouri, Jennifer (Phil) Costain of Fort Worth, Texas and Angela (Mike) Youtsey of Columbia, Missouri. He also left behind his faithful canine companion, Dixie, and grand-dogs, Jax, Suey and Finley.
When Tom married Lori, he married into a great family that will miss him dearly; mother-in-law, Norma Esser; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sherry (Gerry) Acay, Debbie Schuster, Donald (Jeanette) Esser, Mike (Georgia) Esser, Jeff (Lisa) Esser, Cindy (Bruce) Gentry, and Greg (Shelly) Esser.
Tom was the best "Papa" to Avery. He also enjoyed being the favorite uncle of 30 nieces and nephews and 30 great-nieces and nephews, at family gatherings with fun and games. He loved sitting on the deck with Dixie in good weather and cooking or grilling great food, but never creating the same recipe twice. We will all miss his amazing chocolate icing, delicious baked goods, and broccoli casserole.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Conway Animal Welfare Unit.
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30 Condolence(s)
Ricky Bell
Sunday, November 5, 2023
The Lord bless and lift you and all your family.
Audrey Williams (Hofstetter)
Saturday, November 4, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss Lori. I am keeping you and your entire family in my thoughts and prayers. Tim will certainly be missed.
Teresa Warmbrodt (Tooter)
Saturday, November 4, 2023
So very sorry for your loss, prayers for the family.
Kelly Cleveland Ruhlman
Thursday, November 2, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers of comfort to your family.
Tom May
Monday, October 30, 2023
The May family would like to convey our deepest sympathies to the Whitten family on your loss. May God bless you during this difficult time.
Marquita Wright
Sunday, October 29, 2023
Sending Prayers
Cathy & Warren Schlotzhauer
Sunday, October 29, 2023
We are so incredibly sad to learn of Tom's passing. Please take comfort in knowing he's with his Lord. Much love to you all. Warren & Cathy Schlotzhauer
Shelly Bowen
Sunday, October 29, 2023
I'm so sorry for your loss. He was someone that everyone wanted to get to know or wanted to be. He was also very smart. I'm sure you miss him dearly. The world should have a lot more men like him.
Stacia (Willers) Pusateri
Friday, October 27, 2023
I dated Tom back in high school and part of college! He was great boyfriend and wonderful human being! My deepest regrets to his family and the Esser family! Stay strong!
Thank you~
Stacia
Sue Woloscsuk
Friday, October 27, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Tom was such an awesome person to work with. I know he will be missed dearly by all who knew him.
Roger & Grace Chrisman
Thursday, October 26, 2023
So much our hearts would like to say, so hard to find the right word. May you find strength in the memories you cherish. Wish we could be with all of you love Uncle Roger & Aunt Gracie
Marvin Eichelberger
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Thoughts and prayers to the Witting and Esser families. May God comfort each of you through this difficult journey in your lives.
Marvin Butler
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
To the Witting and Esser family you have my sympathy. Keeping all of you in my thoughts.
The McCratic's, Karen, Doug and Jackson
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
All of the Witting and Esser family members have our deepest sympathy and condolences...We are thinking and praying for you all in this difficult time. Many heartfelt hugs...
Kim Kocsis (Vollmer)
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Lori and family, I'm so sorry for your loss of Tom. We were the best of friends at SS Peter and Paul and in high school. I haven't seen him in years, but the memories I have of him I will always hold dear! May the Lord hold you all close and bring you peace as you navigate this most difficult time!!
Wendy Blackwood
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Sending heartfelt compassion and love to you all as you move through the process of grief and honoring Tom.
Mary Etta
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Lori
Bret and I are so very sorry for the loss of your precious Tom. Sending you prayers for peace and love during this difficult time. Love you.
Kim Cosner
Monday, October 23, 2023
Lori, I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping the family in prayer.
Jennifer Holbrook
Monday, October 23, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May they all find peace knowing there is no more pain for Tom and he has been accepted into our Lord's loving arms! Lori, Jamie and Lindsay, we love you and are here for you!
Jane Witting, Kanz
Monday, October 23, 2023
I am so saddened to hear about the loss of my dear cousin Tom!
My heart goes out to Lori, his girls and the entire Witting family!
Sending all of you love, prayers and peace during this very difficult time!
Rest in peace Tom!
Love,
Jane Witting, Kanz
Rita Bowie
Monday, October 23, 2023
I'm so very sorry to hear this. Prayers fore the entire Witting family and Lori and family.
Terry Davis
Monday, October 23, 2023
I'm so sorry for the Family's loss.
Keeping all of the family in my Thoughts and Prayers.
Diana (Martin) Baum and Jeff Baum
Monday, October 23, 2023
Lori and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for eternal peace for Tom. We will miss his never ending smile.
Brian Haley
Monday, October 23, 2023
Lori, our prayers are with you and your family. I know how much I've missed him, so I can't even imagine how much y'all will. I hope to see you Friday, but if I can't, know that my heart is with all of you during this time.
Joe and Diane Chitwood
Monday, October 23, 2023
Lori and Family, we are so sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult hard time.
Dana Trickey
Monday, October 23, 2023
Lori I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and the extended family in my prayers for comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Sharon Cummins
Monday, October 23, 2023
Lori and family,,
I am prayerful for Gods comfort and peace during this time of loss. May you feel Gods presence and be surrounded with the love of family and friends.
Pam Lee
Sunday, October 22, 2023
Lori and Girls,
Please know you are on our hearts and in our many prayers.
You are loved by so many who will be there for you in the coming weeks and forward.
May God give you His sweet peace, love and comfort.
Love you much
Christine Airgood
Friday, October 20, 2023
Our Deepest condolences to the Witting Family. May God grant you all peace through this difficult time and grant Tom eternal rest in God's heavenly kingdom with the love ones who have passed away before him. Tom will be truly missed by everyone and May Love and Memories fill the room by the people who love him.
Rest In Peace Dear Cousin and Nephew.
Aunt Mary Ann Halligan, Christine & Charles Airgood and Mary & Kevin Broders
Wendy and James Blackwood
Friday, October 20, 2023
We send you embracing love, healing light and energy with support and friendship.