Obituary of Elton Ovitt

Elton Brian Ovitt was born on July 03, 1949, to his parents. Herbert Curtis Ovitt and Mary Gertrude Hartshorn Ovitt. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 15, 2021 at 06:33pm, he was surrounded by his loving family.

Elton was born in Island Pond, Vermont, he was the youngest of four children, weighing almost 12 lbs. He grew up in the small town of Island Pond, and at the young age of 19 he was smitten by a shy 16yr. old girl who was working at her family’s snack bar. Elton later married his “sugar bear” Yvonne J. DeLaBruere on April 29, 1972, and they began their lifelong journey together. They would have been married 49 yrs. this coming April.

On July 16, 1976 Elton and Yvonne welcomed their daughter, Monica Renee Ovitt to their little family. On February 18, 1979, they added their son, Nathan Lee Ovitt to complete their family.

Elton accepted the Lord as his personal Savior on June 24, 1983. After the passing of his lovely parents, the Ovitt family moved to Haines City, FL, in November of 1987. They then joined the Baptist Temple of Dundee and began serving the Lord by driving a church van. Elton then was asked to lead as a youth pastor, he and his wife served in this ministry for approximately 10 yrs. He used his musical talents weekly singing and playing his guitar for all who would listen. In 2001 Elton was ordained and then his title changed to an associate pastor, of the Baptist Temple. Elton served as the associate for approximately 10yrs, and in August of 2012, he was voted in as the Pastor of The Baptist Temple. He served his God faithfully and dedicated 28 yrs, to his church. God used him and his family throughout the years and under his direction the new sanctuary was completed in 2016, debt free. He loved his church family, unconditionally and selflessly gave of his time to meet the needs of his family and congregation.

Elton was predeceased by his father, Herbert Curtis Ovitt (73), his mother, Mary Gertrude Hartshorn-Ovitt (66), his brother, Herbert Edward Ovitt (55), and his and Yvonne’s unborn baby.

Elton is survived by his beautiful wife, Yvonne J. Ovitt, his daughter, Monica Renee Williams (Ovitt), her husband Robert Presley Williams Jr. their children, Mako E. Williams, Uriah K. Williams, and Mayan A. Williams, Elton and Yvonne’s son, Nathan L. Ovitt, his wife, Christine M.Ovitt, their children, Jordan C. Ovitt, Kirra M.Kivi, Kennedy M. Kivi, Justice C. Ovitt, and Jacob C. Ovitt. Elton is also survived by his older brother Alan Harold Ovitt, his older sister, Helen Irene Ovitt (Fillman).

Elton was loved by all who met him, he was a gentle, kindhearted man, who loved to make people smile. He will be greatly missed. Until we meet again on the other side, we love you!

A Celebration of Life for our Elton is going to be March 7th at 11:00 am, at the Baptist Temple of Dundee, 206 Center St, Dundee,FL.  Everyone is invited to attend. We wanted to celebrate on this day, to allow family and friends to travel. He will be laid to rest at a private family graveside ceremony.