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Stephen Hite Obituary
He was born August 5, 1948 in Pittsburg, KS the son of Darrel and Eloise (Stephens) Hite.
He graduated from the Southeast Rural High School with the Class of 1966. He went on to Pittsburg State University where he graduated with a Bachelors of Education Degree in May 1970, then received his Masters Degree in 1972.
He began his education career in 1970, and then took a 13 year break to run Hite enterprises where he owned Pronto Convenience Stores and was a Mobil Oil Distributor to local farms. He returned to education in 1989 where he completed 31+ combined years finishing in Kingman, AZ.
On January 15, 1988 he was united in marriage to Dixie Breiner in Las Vegas, NV, she survives him of the home.
Additional survivors include two daughters: Mona (John) Botter and Regina (Jeff) McGinnis both of Rio Rancho, NM; two brothers: Greg (Bea) Hite and Stu (Amy) Hite both of Pittsburg, KS; four grandchildren: Mikayla and Colten Madison, Katelyn Botter and Alexandria McGinnis along with numerous nieces, nephews, and great niece & nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Keith Darrel Hite, a daughter Angela Hite and a brother Gary Hite.
He was a member of the Black Diamond Masonic Lodge in Weir, where he had attained his 3rd degree. He also was an avid card player and sports enthusiast. He played softball for over 40 years and officiated youth football, baseball and basketball
Funeral services will be 10 am Saturday, August 25, 2018 at the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home with Pastor Kyle Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in the Cherokee City Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 pm Friday evening. Condolences may be left at www.bathnaylor.com. Memorials may be made to the Keith Hite Memorial Scholarship Fund at Pittsburg State University; these may be left at or mailed to the funeral home. Services by Bath-Naylor Funeral Home 522 S. Broadway Pittsburg, KS.
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Mrs. Gibson
September 8, 2018
My sincere condolences to the Hite family. At times like these God can give us "the power beyond what is normal" so that we can keep on going from one day to the next. (2 Cor 4:7)
S. Dickey
September 3, 2018
Mr Hite was my 6th grade teacher at George Nettels grade school. One of my very favorite teachers. I was very competitive and he was one of the few teachers that would let me stretch it to the limit. He was the first teacher (besides Mom) that really got me into reading and I would say, that as much as anything I learned early-on, the ability to read at a high level has stayed with me throughout life. I would occasionally see Mr Hite in later years and we would always share a good memory or laugh. Thank you Mr Hite.
August 24, 2018
So sorry to hear this. Mr. Hite was the principal when my children were in grade school in Kingman and he was so nice, personable and reasonable. Loved watching him officiate high school football games. Sorry for your loss. The world lost a wonderful gentleman.
Deb Long
August 24, 2018
A very cool person, Steve listened and spoke from his heart. Many memories I treasure but the one that comes to mind today is when I started medical leave to become a cancer survivor, Steve let me select my long-term substitute and helped in special ways like spending time with our twin daughters in an emotionally-supportive way, like sitting with them at lunchtime and eating lunch with them while quietly asking how they were doing. A great friend, Steve, left this world a better place and will be greatly missed. I still remember vividly our twins saying to me how they were amazed at Mr.Hite becoming their friend, always in the best way. Know you made a difference, Steve. That was our school motto for one year...Make A Difference. Whether at school, or participating, coaching sports, Steve Made A Difference! May he be filled with Glory Above just as he spread light and goodness here on Earth. Have to end on light note: never will forget those playful teasing ongoing jokes between Steve and his Vice-Principal about age jokes and about who was the youngest. If this was Steve's real age, he had many fooled. We loved his humor and twinkle in his eyes. With Sincere Respect and Love for a Most Dignified Man, sending our condolences to Steve's family. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Shawn and Lisa Harrigan
August 24, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss.Praying for your family.
Rich Keppner
August 23, 2018
Steve was the best principal I ever had in my thirty+ years of teaching in Kingman. I will always remember him as a soft spoken kind and gentle man. May the angels lead him into paradise, may the saints come to greet him, and may he live forever in the loving arms of God.
Jann Richard
August 23, 2018
Regina and Family,
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you at this time and give you peace.
Jim Rodman
August 23, 2018
Rest in peace my friend!
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