Hewitt P. Tomlin ’47

In 1946, Hewitt was promoted (albeit backwardly) from 1948 to fabulous 1947. His postwar years at Princeton were treasured especially because, he told us, we were veterans and more mature, and because we "shared unique feelings of loyalty both to country and Princeton."

Hewitt went on to establish a solo law practice in his hometown of Jackson, Tenn. He served a tour in the legislature and married Joan Cooley in 1957. They had three beloved children. In 1982 he was appointed to the Court of Appeals, and in 1995 became a senior judge, which enabled him to combine part-time judicial service with ample, happy leisure.

Early in his career, he experienced a profound spiritual transformation that enabled him to make God's love part of his life. "I learned that material goods, while providing satisfaction, do not fulfill our real needs," he said.

Hewitt died Feb. 10, 2005. To Joan and their three children, we send our affection and sympathy.

The Class of 1947