Donald Cleo “Pork” Jett, 76, of Litchfield, died the morning of Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at his residence.
Visitation will be held from noon until the time of service at 1 p.m., at Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at the funeral home. The Rev. Mike Plummer of Calvary Baptist Church in Hillsboro will officiate. Burial will follow in Edgewood Cemetery. Plummer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Jett was born in Litchfield on Nov. 22, 1949, a son of Harold Martin and Bessie Gertrude (Smith) Jett. After attending Litchfield schools, he proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was known for being a very patriotic man; he was a lifetime member of VFW Post 3912 and took pleasure in watching eagles at Lake Lou Yaeger and the Illinois River. He enjoyed watching westerns and sci-fi movies.
He was first married to Debra Turner in 1973 and that marriage ended in divorce. He and Ruth Ann (Smith) Rovey were a committed couple for 35 years, and married Nov. 27, 2019, in Hillsboro. She survives.
A master tinkerer, he was skilled in working on small engines. Additionally, he loved animals and raised Beagles. He was an excellent marksman who enjoyed squirrel hunting and fishing.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, Phillip (Tracy) Snider of Raymond, Wayne (Shawnna) Rovey of Hillsboro and Shannon Rovey of Litchfield; daughter, Tonya Jett of Sorento; brothers, Richard (Julie) Jett of Alhambra, Harold Jett, George A. Jett and Irvin Maguire, all of Litchfield; sisters, Elsie (Randy) Bowen and Rita Jackson, all of Arkansas and Iva “Sissy” Maguire of Litchfield; grandchildren, Joey, Jayden, Zach, McKenzie, Jaela, Cleo, Jace, Emma, Kameron and Kayden; and great-grandchildren, Rosalee, Xavier and Mathias.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Bessie Jett; son, 2nd Lt. Jason D. Rovey, U.S. Army; daughter-in-law, Jessica Rovey; and siblings, Stanley Jett, William Maguire, Arthur Maguire and Kay Kean.
The family suggests memorials be made to Montgomery County Cancer Association.
Condolences may be left at www.plummerfuneralservices.com.
