Robert Edelen "Bobby" Hite

Robert Edelen "Bobby" Hite, age 88, of Bardstown passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born January 15, during the "37 flood" as his late mother Rose Nelson Edelen Hite would often say. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Rose Nelson Edelen Hite and Robert Edward Hite and five brothers, David Hite, Eddie Hite, Pat Hite, Chris "Kippy" Hite and an infant James Willett Hite. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he was married to the love of his life, Nadine, for over 62 years. Bobby is survived by his wife, Nadine and their five children: Dan (Suzanne), Mark (Kimberly), Trish Ellis (Johnny), Jim, and Matthew (Suzanne). He was the proud grandfather of nine grandchildren, Patrick and Michael Quire; Alex, Ben and Ellie Hite; Sam and Marie Hite, Rebekah and Hannah Hite; each of whom brought him immense joy in their own unique way. He is also survived by one sister, Margaret Mary Hite and three brothers, John (Jeannine) Hite of New Hope; Tommy (Cathy) Hite and Benny (Marigene) Hite, all of Bardstown.

Bobby was a graduate of St. Joe Prep, Bellarmine College and a veteran of the United States Air Force. He served his country with honor before dedicating nearly his entire working career to Rose Construction and Hite Ready-Mix, two family owned businesses that he helped manage with his eight siblings. Known for his gentle soul and kind spirit, he lived a life marked by generosity, happiness, and devotion to those he loved. Bobby's legacy of love, humility, and quiet strength will continue to live on through his wife, children, grandchildren, and all whose lives he touched.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 with Fr. Terry Bradshaw, celebrant. Cremation will follow the Mass and inurnment will be in St. Thomas Church Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be at the Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home Monday from 2:00-8:00 pm with a prayer service at 6:00 pm. Additional visitation will be at the funeral home Tuesday from 8:30-10:30 am. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Hospice of Nelson County or masses. The Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.