Dwayne Bruce VanWert, 66

June 25, 1959 – August 30, 2025

Dwayne Bruce VanWert, age 66, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away on August 30, 2025, at North Mississippi Medical Center Hospice in Tupelo.

He was born on June 25, 1959, in California to Edward VanWert and Betty Lewis. Dwayne proudly served his country in the United States Army and later worked in the construction field.

Dwayne was a man of many interests who enjoyed building model ships and airplanes and spending time watching documentaries. He will be remembered for his quiet strength and steady nature.

He is survived by his mother, Betty Lewis; his daughters, Cheetara Hawkins and Tonya Baldwin; his sons, Michael VanWert and Joey VanWert; his sister, Cheryl Gowen; and his brother, Dan VanWert. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward VanWert.

No public services are planned at this time. Associated Family Funeral Home of Tupelo is honored to serve the VanWert family during this time of loss.

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