Tommy Paul Witt

Tommy Paul Witt, age 56, of Niota passed away Tuesday November 9, 2021, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center.

Tommy was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County.  He was the son of the late Riley Ross and Roseann Lee Hutsell Witt.  He was also preceded in death by brother David Ricky Witt, mother-in-law Trenella Lamb and brother-in-law Johnny Lamb.

Tommy was currently working at Storm Copper.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He loved nature, the mountains and was a UT football fan.

Survivors include his loving wife of 36 years Patty Lamb Witt of Niota;

Daughters Trenella Thornhill and husband Tommy of Sweetwater and Amanda Witt of Niota;

Son Thomas Witt and girlfriend Amy Newhouse of Athens;

Grandchildren Marley Danielle Witt, Patricia Briley Rose Stafford, Tommy Bry Cooper Witt, Aeris Rae Briar Thornhill;

Sister Brenda Ervin and husband Greg of Cullman, AL;

Brothers Charlie Witt of Englewood, Jimmy Witt and wife Dora of Kentucky, and Timmy Witt and wife Maggie of Athens;

Father-In-Law Jerry Cooper Lamb of Decatur;

Brother-In-Law Jerry Joseph Lamb of Decatur;

Several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral Service will be at 7 PM, Monday November 15, 2021 at Ziegler Funeral Home with Bro. Billy Joe Witt officiating. 

Graveside Service will be at 11 AM Tuesday, November 16 in Hampton Cemetery

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 PM, Monday at Ziegler Funeral Home.

If you are unable to attend the visitation or funeral service, you can sign the online guest registry at: www.zieglerfuneralhome.com.

Ziegler Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Tommy Paul Witt.