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Obituary For Deacon Sirley Lewis Hite

Home Going Celebration for Deacon Sirley Lewis Hite

VIEWING: Friday, February 19, 2021 | Time: 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM

SERVICE: Saturday, February 20, 2021 | Time: 12:00 PM Bloom Hill Baptist Church, 1786 Busy Bee Road, South Hill, VA 23970 | Rev. Sharon Baskerville, Pastor

INTERMENT: Church Cemetery

DEACON SIRLEY LEWIS HITE, son of the late Jessie J. and Inez Hicks Hite was born June 25, 1927 in Mecklenburg County, VA and departed this life February 14, 2021 at W.S. Hundley Annex, South Hill, VA.

He attended M M Booker School, LaCrosse, VA and Booker T. School, Norfolk, VA and training at the Robert Park School for U.S. Navy Base.

Sirley was employed at Little Creek Amphibian Base, Norfolk, VA from January 23, 1946 and retired on September 2, 1982. He also did catering for weddings, church functions and etc. for twelve years.

Sirley met the love of his life, Jean Hansard in August of 1951 at a funeral at Union Hill Church and later married her on November 24, 1951.

In 1983 they moved back to South Hill, VA to make it their home. He later became a Deacon at Bloom Hill Baptist church where he served faithfully, financially and spiritually.

The love of his life, Jean, was called to her heavenly home on May 11, 2017.

Sirley was employed by Montague Hardware, South Hill, VA from 1987 until he finally retired from working October 8, 2020. He leaves to cherish his memory are his two sisters- Sarah Johnson, Kenbridge, VA and Lucy Jones, Brodnax, VA; two brothers- Fred (Florence) Hite, Brodnax, VA and Dennis Hite, Phillipsburg, NJ; three sisters-in-law, Bessie Dortch, Philadelphia, PA; Norvel Evans, Boydton, VA, and Patricia H. Williams, Bracey, VA; two brothers-in-law- Douglas (Barbara) Hansard, South Hill, VA and Dwight (Shannon) Hansard, Wilmington, NC; devoted friend and employer- Paul Duffer and Family, South Hill, VA; numerous children who stayed with them while attending college, and a host of special nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Guest Book

I first met Lewis at Montague Hardware. He always welcomed me with a smile and hand shake. Lewis was very knowledgeable and could always get me what I needed. I would in return help him in Food Lion. He would never fail to stop and speak. He loved his sliced fat back, I would always save him some in the back. He was a kind, gentle man that loved his country. He will be greatly missed. Rest In Peace my friend Jamie Powell

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Love you Denise

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It's so difficult to lose someone so dear, Uncle Lewis you have been a light shining on a hill. It's hard to imagine I will no longer be seeing your face; and while it's hard to say good-by, I know you woke up in Jesus arms with Aunt Jean next to you! I have tears mixed with smiles knowing Aunt Jean the love of your life was there to meet you. Thank you and Aunt Jean for all your love and kindness you have given to me, it meant so much and will never be forgotten! We love you but God loves you best, REST IN PEACE Uncle Lewis.

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I can only imagine how you were greeted once you entered in . Momma (Pee Wee) Daddy ( Mac) Ms.Leah,Ms.Rose ,Uncle Robert and Mr. Sharp. Any given Saturday evening on Keller Ave.Aunt Jeanie would fry fish and potatoes and good card game of BidWiz would be going down on the good dining room table . Good Memories. Thank you for the Saturday morning pick ups riding to the store , teaching me how to drive and much more . You are finally reunited with your Jeanie. I sure she has made you some biscuits by now lol. Kiss and hug everyone for me . Love always Millie Pooh (Millicent)

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Uncle Lewis you may be gone from this earth but you will always have a special place in my heart. I do remember visiting with you and aunt Jean during the summer. You would take me different places. You once carried me to the navel base and encouraged me to go up on a ship (steps made of cloth) even-though I was afraid. I held your hand and I knew I was safe. So many lovely memories with you and Aunt Jean on Only Road, Norfolk, VA. It's time for you to rest- Rest In Peace. Love, Norma Dean

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Rest in peace, Cousin Lewis.

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Uncle Lewis thank you for the love and support you and Aunt Jean gave me through the years. I still remember me trips to Norfolk and my first fried crabs experience. (So good). I also hope you can talk to somebody about making coats for chickens. (A Hite/Faulk joke). Love you much and give hugs to Aunt Jeannie Weannie ❤️

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Uncle Lewis, we had some great times together during my stay with you while at Norfolk State University. You and Aunt Jean treated me like your own child and I sincerely thank both of you dearly. Remember this, the next time we meet (hopefully in the promise land), make sure you get a good fishing reel so that I won't be pulling fish in that I catch by the string instead of using the reel (a secret joke between Uncle Lewis and me). I miss you man and hope you enjoy seeing Aunt Jean again. - Love You, Larry

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