“LCDR John W. Witten, USN Ret., age 91 passed away Saturday, October 13, 2012. He was a native of Louisville, and retired after 30 years of active duty. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on January 15, 1942 and retired March 1, 1972. He had served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He was a member of Watkins United Methodist Church, the Military Officers Association of America, Fleet Reserve Association, The Grand Lodge of Kentucky, Lodge #281 and Scottish Rite, He was also a Kentucky Colonel. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 40 years Nell Williams Witten; his children, Barbara A. Carrico, Gay L. Witten, Charles S. Carrico and…
John was born on April 27, 1921 and passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2012.

John was a resident of Louisville, Kentucky at the time of his passing.

He enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He had served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam.”