Walter "Walt" Somers

October 19, 1970 - September 23, 2021

Walter "Walt" Alex Somers, age 50, passed away unexpectedly on September 23, 2021. Born in Jacksonville to John and Patricia Somers, Walter was educated at Assumption Catholic and Fletcher High School, where he graduated in 1989. A lifelong boating and fishing enthusiast with technology prowess, Walt used his passions to found Aqua Acoustics, a marine electronics company which served Jacksonville and the surrounding area. While a lover of good food, good bourbon, and good times, Walter’s greatest love was his wife of 23 years, Alicia Dewitt Somers. Joining her in mourning are his brother Mike Somers (Kimberly); sister Melissa Garcia (Frank); nephews Tanner and Archer Garcia, Joshua DeWitt (Paige); nieces Kirsten Somers, Caity DeWitt (Greg) and Taryn DeWitt (Sam); godchildren Ian Jacobs, Archer Garcia, and Tyler Sturm; mother-in-law Carol West; step mother-in-law, Brenta DeWitt; brothers in law Rob DeWitt (Robin) and Brian DeWitt (Gloria); and many friends. Walt is preceded in death by his parents and father-in-law, Porter DeWitt. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 2nd at 5 p.m. at Stockton Park, 4021 Ortega Blvd., Jacksonville, Fla. 32210. Guests are encouraged to wear a favorite fishing shirt or any casual attire. In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite charity in Walt’s honor so his legacy impacts our community forever.