HOT SPRINGS — Leonard Max Wittman

passed away at his home, in Hot Springs, on March 27, 2024. Max was born on March 26, 1933, in Stuttgart, Ark. Max was preceded in death by his father, Leonard J. Wittman; his mother, Wilamena (Rittman) Wittman; and his sister, Patsy Ahrens. Max is survived by his wife of 64 years, Phyllis Goetz Wittman; his daughter, Tracy Dunn (Steve), of Mountain Home; his grandson, Matthew Dunn (Jessica), Port Richey, Fla.; his granddaughter, Katherine Young (Cole), Tampa, Fla.; and a niece, Linda Syler (Doug). Max was raised in Stuttgart and graduated from Stuttgart High School in 1951. After high school, Max joined the Army, and was a veteran of the Korean War. He attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and obtained a BS in Industrial Engineering. It was during this time that he met his wife, Phyllis. After graduation, he and Phyllis moved to DeQueen, where Max worked for Dierks Forests Company and Weyerhaeuser Company as a manager in the Wood Products Division. He served as chairman of the board at the churches in DeQueen and Hot Springs, and taught Sunday School, led Bible studies, and served in many other capacities within the church. Over the years, Max has volunteered with the Gideons, served on various civic boards, served as a Stephen Minister and volunteered at The Caring Place. Max was a friend to many, a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather and had a deep and unfailing love for his Savior. He had a good sense of humor, most of it self-deprecating, laughing at himself. In high school, he was an excellent athlete, and throughout his life, maintained a passion for sports and the Arkansas Razorbacks. He enjoyed duck hunting and fishing and spent many days doing both with his grandchildren. Many wonderful memories were made during the times he spent with his family, at his home, on Lake Hamilton. Max loved the Lord and rarely missed an opportunity to share his faith with others.

Funeral services will be held at First United Methodist Church in Hot Springs on Friday, April 5, 2024 at 10 a.m. followed by burial in Lone Tree Cemetery, in Stuttgart, at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to The Caring Place, First United Methodist Church of Hot Springs, or The Gideons International. Online condolences at: www.caruth-hale.com.