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James A. Hite, 76, of Frankfort, died January 24, 2017 at his home. Born March 21, 1940 in Clinton County to Gale & Velva (Stuart) Hite. He was previously married to Helen Price. He married Gloria J. Schimmel on June 15, 1974 and she survives. James was a graduate of Frankfort High School and attended college. Prior to retiring from Sun Chemical in 2000, he had formerly worked for Indiana Brass, Beard Industries and Harmeson Manufacturing in Frankfort. He was a member of Harmony Baptist Church, a previous member of Moose and a lifetime member of Eagles.
Visitation and Services
Visitation will 4-8 p.m. Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Goodwin Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 27th at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bunnell Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to National Brain Tumor Society or Guardian Angel Hospice.
Survived by:
3 Daughters: Rhonda Sue (Robert) Harrison of Lafayette, Glenda Jean Morgan of Frankfort, Jeanie Marie (Kevin) Lowery of Delphi, 6 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren.
Preceded by:
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Brian Morgan.
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Jack McKown
Remembering Jim: I was not acquainted with Jim Hite until 8th. grade. 8th grade opened a new window onto the life of a young boy whose experience went little further than the confines Riley Elementary School. I won't say that Jim was a mentor, but I did find his manipulative skills truly amazing, if not mystifying. He could disrupt any convocation. As I progressed to Freshman level, I got to know Jim better, finding out that he did, indeed, have a keen sense of humor. Jim was, as many of our classmates, a contributor of yarns to that rich fabric know to us as "The Class of '57" I smile when I recall his contributions. He will be missed.
Ronnie Tuttle
Jim and I attended Indiana Central College the next year after graduating from FHS. We were next door to one another in the Dorm for that year. I have never had more fun in my life than during that period, as he and I got into more trouble horseplaying than anyone in our class. We did some stuff that had never been done before at that school. and likely has never been done sense. He is one great fellow and someone who will be missed by me from now until I am called to God in the future. Sure wish his family comfort and peace. He was a great friend during those years.