Daniel Winfield Blitch – March, 4, 1944 – May 9, 2026 (82)
Daniel “Danny” Blitch, beloved husband, father, and brother, died on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Savannah, GA. Born on March 4, 1944, to George Austin Blitch and Sue Nell Yeomans, Danny grew up in the Coastal Empire he loved deeply.
A graduate of Savannah High School, he attended Brewton-Parker College and later graduated from the University of Georgia, where he met the love of his life, Patricia Anne Winn. Their first date was a UGA Football game. They married in 1968 at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint John the Baptist, and built a devoted, joyful life together. Danny worked in sales with Power Hydraulics of Savannah, Semco, Inc., and later retired from Custom Construction Home Services. Served as President of the Savannah Jaycees and as a Troop 88 Leader for the Boy Scouts of America at St. James Parish.
Danny is survived by his wife Patricia Winn Blitch; his twin brother, David Austin Blitch (Bettie Anne); his sister, Marie Blitch Conley; his sons, Daniel W. Blitch II (Cynthia) and Steven C. Blitch (Jennifer); his grandchildren Madisson, Zack, and Taylor; as well as many extended family members.
He loved his family, his friends, the Georgia Bulldogs – Go DAWGS!, the City of Savannah, and nighttime strolls combing the beach at Tybee Island. His generous spirit, quick humor, and big heart touched everyone who knew him and he will be deeply missed.
The visitation and celebration of life will be held at Families First Funeral Care & Cremation Center, 1328 Dean Forest Road, Savannah, Georgia on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1pm.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Savannah American Red Cross to honor Danny, a lifelong Type O+ Universal Blood donor.
https://www.redcross.org/donate
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The White Family
Bitch Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. May your memories sustain you all. (Revelation 21:3,4)
Rick Tindol
I was deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Danny. Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time.
Words cannot fully express the sorrow one feels when someone so important is gone. I hope you can find comfort in the love of family and friends, and in the many cherished memories you shared together.
Danny will be remembered with great affection and respect. May those memories bring you peace and strength in the days ahead.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With sympathy and caring,
Rick
Dr. Terrill and Roselyn Blitch Nelson
To my cousin Danny, twin to David , two of my “first friends” as we visited our grandparents and as their folks visited us through the years as we grew up. What fun together as we had reunions, tolerated older sisters who laughed at us, went crabbing with G’ma Lillie and followed G’Daddy B around the house. We sat in the grass picking clover flowers before we could walk. Danny and his brother and their sisters were special to me, as were their parents who often hosted us through the years growing up together as family yet not seeing much of our older years. Hugs to cousins, our first friends! Blessings to Pat and the grown boys and the grandchildren. May Christ touch their hearts to comfort as only He can. Love and blessings to each of you!
Lawrence Maner ( Bear ) and family
Danny was a good man. I over the years learned a lot from him when working for him during time he had heart problems and broke his nose. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.