Joseph Lawrence Wittkamp, 73, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Hospital.  The native Savannahian was a graduate of Glynn Academy in Brunswick, Georgia.  He was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict having served as a Ranger in the United States Army.  He was also a Purple Heart recipient.

He is survived by his sister, Catherine Wittkamp Young of Savannah; niece, Amanda Young, two nephews, Trey Young and Matthew Young all of Savanah. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Luther E. Wittkamp and nephew, Andrew W. Young.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.  Burial will be in Bonaventure Cemetery.