David Marshall Witt, 72, of Baxter went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 30, 2026, at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard. He was born on February 6, 1954 in Hyden, KY to the late Felix Witt and Mallie Johnson Witt. David was the owner of D&B Construction Company, a coal miner and a U.S. Army veteran. He was a former Commander of the Harlan Honor Guard; a former Commander of the American Legion; a member of the V.F.W.; a Kentucky Colonel; and a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church. He loved woodworking, riding four wheelers, his family and friends, and he loved his Lord.

David is survived by his wife of 52 years, Karen Manning Witt, Baxter; two children, Brian Witt and wife, Shelia, Harlan; and Leslie Weihe and husband, Kevin, Mount Washington, KY; three brothers, Roy Wayne Witt, Louisville, KY; Paul Witt, Coeburn, VA; and Tommy Witt and wife, Missy, Richmond, KY; and one sister, Sue Manning, Sebring Shores, FL. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Allison Weihe, Brady Weihe and Haylie Witt.

Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in the chapel of the Loyall Funeral Home with funeral services starting at 4:00 p.m. with the Reverend Arnold Martin and the Reverend James Hill officiating. Military Rites will be performed by the Harlan Honor Guard at the funeral home following the funeral service.

Loyall Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of David M. Witt.