Aug. 15, 1957 - July 11, 2024
Danny “Bug” Roger Hite, age 66, of Gray, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2024.
Born on August 15, 1957, in Louisville, Kentucky, Danny was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend.
A Celebration of Life was held on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Gordon Church, located at 135 S. Main St., Gordon, Georgia, 31031. Rev. Frank Morris officiated the service.
Danny was a proud graduate of Durrett High School in Louisville, KY, Class of 1976. He was also a devoted member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Louisville. Danny had an immense passion for sports, especially the Kentucky Wildcats, and was known as a walking sports encyclopedia. He loved playing and watching various sports and could often be found laughing at episodes of Andy Griffith as well as at his younger brother. Danny will be remembered as a loyal son, a dedicated brother, and the Kentucky Wildcats’ number one fan. His kindness, generosity, and loving nature touched the hearts of all who knew him.
Danny is survived by his siblings;Deanna (David) Allen, Donna “Frog” (Danny “Bugless”) Sheffield, and Bryan (Dianne) Hite; his nieces and nephews: Mickey (Kathleen) Himmelheber, Harley (Emily) Hite, Anna Kristina “Krissy Girl” (Autumn) Himmelheber, and Angel (Greg) Griffith; and his great-nieces and nephews: Farrah, Keegan, Raegen, Melody, Bentley, and Bailey. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald Roger Hite and Anna Francis Smith Hite, and his grandparents, Leonard “Pop” Hite, and Inez Hite.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Danny’s Go Fund Me at https://gofund. me/e04dd71b.
Gray Memorial Chapel is honored to be entrusted with the care of the Hite family. Online condolences may be registered at graymemorialchapel. com. Danny’s legacy of love, loyalty, and sports enthusiasm will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
