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1952
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2017
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Gary Hite Obituary
He was born November 2, 1952 in Pittsburg, Kansas to Darrel H. and Eloise Margaret (Stephens) Hite. Gary graduated from Southeast High School in 1970. He was a lifetime area resident of Southeast Kansas and rural Pittsburg.
He had been married to Alice Hudson, the late Judy Loteckie, Lori Clines, and Cheri Dunbar.
Gary worked for American Concrete for 32 years, retiring in 2014. He was also active in the family farm for many years.
He had a great love of life and an outgoing personality. He never met a stranger, he was the life of every party and could make anyone laugh.
Membership was held in the Cherokee American Legion, Cherokee Masonic Lodge, and was a previous Cherokee City Councilman.
Survivors include his three sons, Brian Hite and his wife JoLynn of Frontenac, KS, Corey Hite and Amy Butler of Frontenac, KS and Evan Hite and Alice Smith of Edna, KS; three daughters, Melissa Hite of Myrtle Beach, SC, Stacy Sullivan and her husband Greg of Frontenac, KS and Darcy Wiford and her husband, Kyle of Altamont, KS; three brothers, Steve Hite and his wife Dixie of Pittsburg, KS, Greg Hite and his wife Bea of rural Pittsburg, KS; Stuart Hite and his wife Amy of Pittsburg, KS, and eleven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The family is especially grateful to Dr. Boban Mathew, Hilah Perkins, ANP, Via Christi Cancer staff, Kathy Combs, RN, Harry Hynes Hospice staff, and all of his friends and family for the love and care he received.
A visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2017, at the Brenner Mortuary. Private family burial will be held at a later date in the Cherokee City Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. These may be left at or mailed to the Brenner Mortuary, 114 East 4th St., Pittsburg, KS 66762.
Friends may also leave condolences online at www.brennermortuary.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, Pittsburg, KS.
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Melissa True (Mays)
January 13, 2017
He was a great guy!! Will be missed by many.
January 5, 2017
Having Gary as a friend for so many years I will miss him greatly. He was a special guy and never meet a stranger. He's finally at peace and the pain is gone. Love you in this world and the next one Gary.
Mary Clugston and family
January 5, 2017
to a good customer who became a friend. you will be missed here. we'll see ya soon!
dan and michelle
Paula & Kenny Kimmel
January 5, 2017
RIP Our dear friend. Give 'em hell & have one on us! Love & Peace...
Lillys Clugston
January 5, 2017
We were sorry to hear of Gary's passing, but glad he is finally at Peace! Unable to be at service, but know our hearts and prayers are with all of you!
In His Love,
Hoyt and Debby Johnson
Lillys Clugston
Jim Kastelic
January 5, 2017
I'm so very sorry to hear of Gary's passing. I know he will be missed.
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