Roger Lee Hite

Roger Lee Hite obituary, Gahanna, OH

Roger Lee Hite

Roger Hite Obituary

Published by Legacy on Oct. 30, 2025.
Roger Hite born in Thurston, Ohio on November 27, 1945, passed away on October 23, 2025, in Pataskala, Ohio.
Roger is preceded in death by his father, Albert H Hite; mother, Jessie G Davis; and nine siblings.
Roger is survived by his wife of forty-six years, Diana D Hite (Dunn); two daughters, Elizabeth (Leon) Cunningham and Christina (Paul) Miller; two stepsons, Walter and Robert Millenbruck; nine grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren; two sisters, Bonnie Glasspoole and Sharon (Dave) Dailey; and nieces & nephews.
Roger was a brazer and forklift operator at Liebert Corporation. He graduated from Sheridan High School class of 1965. He served in the Navy on the USS Hector (AR-7). He enjoyed watching old westerns, jeopardy, and football. He loved being outside relaxing, golfing, fishing and hunting. He loved to play eucre, Wii video games, and spending time with good friends, Michael and Chris Peebles. Roger was fun loving, liked to BS with people, and he never knew a stranger.
Day Funeral Service is honored to serve the family of Roger Hite.

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