Cecil Glenn Hite Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Cecil Glenn Hite, 82, of Holden Missouri, passed away peacefully on Friday May 20, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born in Warrensburg Missouri, on April 19, 1940 to the late Loran and Alma (Talley) Hite. Cecil graduated from Holden High School in 1958. He married the love of his life, Karen Kay Gambell on May 15, 1959. Together they made their home and raised their family in Holden for 48 wonderful years. On June 7, 2007 Karen preceded Cecil in death. Cecil grew up on the family farm in rural Holden and only had 2 jobs during his lifetime. He worked at Aladin/Action Products in Odessa, MO where he was a supervisor until his retirement. His daughter, Mary, isn’t exactly sure what his job entailed but she has fond memories of him sitting on the desk and eating candy and sweets. Cecil enlisted in the US Army in 1975 and was active duty for 6 years. He rose to the rank of staff sergeant while finishing his career in the National Guard over the next 18 years. He garnered many honors and badges in the military and was very honored by each and every one of them. He was very proud to say he was a veteran of the United States. Cecil loved a cold beer and often said, “Beer makes me happy”. His favorite thing to say was, “I don’t need no sugar cause I’m sweet enough” and anyone who knew him would completely agree with that. He was a happy go lucky guy and loved his children and grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Survivors include 2 sons, Glenn Hite of Warrensburg, MO, Herb Hite of Blue Springs, MO; 2 daughters, Kathy (Willie) Sconce of Seymour, TX, Mary (Steve) Hillsman of Holden; 2 brothers, James Hite of Rockport, TX, Allen (Jackie) Hite of Hermitage, MO; 2 sisters, Helen (John) Nichols of Clinton, MO, Elsie (George) Bowman of Junction City, KS; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Karen; 1 brother, Lloyd Hite; 1 sister, Louise Haun; and 1 granddaughter, Kaytlin Hite. A visitation will be held at the Campbell-Cast Funeral Home in Holden on Thursday, May 26, 2022 from 5-7pm. Military Honors will follow. There will be a private interment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in care of Campbell-Cast Funeral Home to the family in memory of Cecil Hite. Online condolences can be made at www.castfuneralhome.com

Cecil Glenn Hite

April 19, 1940 - May 20, 2022