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MATTHEW HITES Obituary

March 26, 1960 - May 17, 2012 TUTTLE Matthew Hites, 52, of Tuttle, OK, passed away on May 17, 2012. Matthew was born on Mar. 26, 1960 in Norfolk, VA to George and Theresa Hites. Matthew was a happy go lucky guy who loved spending time with his family and friends. He loved working in his shop, riding his motorcycle, always going, always joking and forever smiling. He is survived by his wife, Melanie Hites; son, Daniel Hites; daughter, Monica Hites and Lawson Petty; sister, Dawn Melvin; brothers, William Hites and wife Debi, Robert Hites, Jon Hites, Mark Hites, Tony Hites and wife Teresa; Larry Hites and wife Kayla and Michael Hites and wife Sarah; and a host of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Lee Hites. Funeral Services are 10:00am, Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at Woodland Hills Baptist Church, 313 S. Hwy 76, Newcastle, OK. Interment will follow at Moore Cemetery, Moore, OK. Services are under the direction of John M. Ireland Funeral Home and Chapel. Condolence may be made at www.johnirelandfuneralhome.com www.johnirelandfuneralhome.com

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Published by Oklahoman on May 20, 2012.

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Mitch Rollins

July 22, 2012

Melanie,so sorry to hear about Matt. Hope you find comfort in your children & family members.

Janie Maytubby-Jackson

May 28, 2012

Our deepest, most sincere sympathy to Matt's family. Matt was a fantastic example of great character, even as a young man. Matt's devotion to his wife and children was phenomenal! Our families are honored to have known him and to have called him a friend.

The Maytubby, Codner and Jackson family

AJ Dolezal

May 27, 2012

I haven't seen Matt or Melanie in quite a while. My memories of Matt are very good and he was always happy and fun to be around. My thoughts and prayers are with Melanie. So sorry for your loss.

Tri CIty Quick Stop

May 25, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort..Our deepest sympathies to you all.Matt will be missed his smiel could light up a room . Cliff,Crystal Donna,Karen

Jon Hites

May 22, 2012

Matt you will always be remembered for your kind heart and spirit. You gave me hope when I was homeless and when I got off the streets and turned my life around I remember that you told me to never to give up and I will always cherish the times we shared and will never forget the joy that you brang to others

Jeanette Wadsworth

May 21, 2012

May Matt's memories bring each of you comfort during this trying time. His love for all you, just as the memories you each hold, will forever remain in your hearts. My deepest sympathies to each of you for your loss. God Bless and Much Love from an old Classmate of Matt's and Dear Friend of Dawn's ~

Todd Russell

May 21, 2012

To the Hites family, sorry for your loss. & wish I had a chance to meet one of my Uncles on the Hites side of the family.

Let everyday from this day forward be filled with positive memories that Matt has given his family.

Collin Ashcraft

May 21, 2012

Matt had the gift of seeing value in everything.
He was a locomotive going 90MPH down the tracks.
There was nothing that he could not accomplish.
He bragged about his family a lot and loved Melanie's cooking.
He loved a good onion burger.
May God bless you and give you peace through your loss of a great man.

May 21, 2012

Matt, thank you for your love and friendship over the years. You and your family have always been very dear to us. We love you and will miss you. David and Sheila Simpson

Cindy Van Eman

May 21, 2012

My prayers go out to the family. May God hold you tightly in His arms.

May 20, 2012

Praying for The Hites Family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, The Mackerelle's.

Alexis Fanning

May 20, 2012

I didn't know my uncle Matt very well but I knew him enough to know that he was a strong, smart, and funny man. I know that he always seemed to have a smile on his face when i saw him. I will always love and miss you uncle Matt!!

Will Shilling

May 20, 2012

Miss you, buddy.......we never had enough time....

Pat Boyd

May 20, 2012

I am sad to learn of Matt's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Bob Berriault

May 20, 2012

Even though we have not very close, the family has always been in our hearts. We will remember all the good times we had while your family lived in NH and when we visited Oklahoma many years ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Uncle Bob, Aunt Julie and the Berriault family

Tara Fanning

May 20, 2012

Words can not express the sorrow I felt at the moment I was informed of my uncle Matt's passing. Even still, it doesn't quite feel real to me. Almost as if it's a bad dream I will never wake from.
Uncle Matt was a very influential person in my life. Since I was a small child, I remember he always seemed to have a smile on his face, and when I was around him, I always felt safe and protected.
As I grew older, he and my aunt Melanie were always there for me if I needed them, and they always had honest, sound advice for any issues I may have been having. It wasn't always advice I wanted to hear, but honest, all the same.;)
Now that I am an adult, with a family of my own, I look back and realize that uncle Matt was the number one person in my entire life, that I have looked up to, & respected the most, above all others, and that will remain so, for the rest of my life. I love my uncle dearly, and he was the closest thing to a father figure I ever had. I thank God for giving me such an awesome uncle, and I'm comforted to know that when my day comes, I will be seeing his warm smile, and I'll have the pleasure of being in his presence once again...
I love you, and will miss you, uncle Matt!

Dawn Melvin

May 20, 2012

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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