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Mr. Richard Elder "Sonny" Hite
01/12/1933 - 11/25/2025
Mr. Richard Elder "Sonny" Hite , age 92 0f South Hill died Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at the home of his son. Sonny was a retired Auto Parts Salesman having worked with Wheel and Parts of South Hill , Parts Service NAPA Auto Parts in South Hill and CarQuest Auto Parts also in South Hill and was the widower of Jean Ezell Hite. Sonny is survived by his son Rick Hite and wife Eli of North Chesterfield, his grandson Jeremy P. Hite and wife Sarah of Powhatan, three great grandchildren Jeff, Jordan and Sophia Schulze all of Powhatan and a sister Carol H. Wells and husband Matt of Union Level and a dear friend and caregiver, Mary Evelyn Hines. He was predeceased by his granddaughter Kathryn Nicole Hite , a brother Charlie Hite and a sister Mildred Parrish. Services will be conducted on Thursday December 4, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. in Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory with burial to follow in La Crosse Cemetery. The family will receive friends starting at 10:00 A.M. until service time at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent through our website at www.crowderhitecrews. com. Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home is serving the Hite family.
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One of a kind
Knew Sonny ‘Elvis’ for many years. He was definitely part of what made South Hill great. When I got old enough to run parts for Dad’s garage Sonny started calling me Elvis and Eblis! I was in South Hill right after he passed. Was hoping he was good so I could tell him I’ve honored a coworker with the title. Don’t make them like him anymore
Sincere condolences to all the family.
He was such a great guy. I enjoyed seeing his
Wife and him at the doctor’s office.
I was so fortunate to get to be Sonny’s friend and partner for the last three years. He was so sweet and kind and always a gentleman where ever we were . We often would run into old friends and people he had known and they always seemed so glad to see him and had only good things to say. He will be greatly missed by me and my family..
So sorry for your loss. He will be missed. We always enjoyed talking with Sonny. You have many memories to cherish. The Lord will give you strength. Love and prayers are with you.
Haynie and Shirley
Remembering a good friend
Sonny was a good man and another Southern Gentleman. He and I would always extend “Hey Cousin” when we would see each other. Linda and I extend our condolences to the family and his good friend Mary Evelyn who in these golden years made his life a good and happy one. Love and prayers are with you all. Lewis and Linda Wells
So sorry to hear about Sonny. He and Jean were great neighbors when we were young. Sonny and Jean were a fun couple. So sorry for Ricky. No one will love you like your daddy. We always talked about Ricky and his family when we saw each other. Sonny lived a long life. I hope he had a peaceful journey. Sending peace and love.
My husband and I knew Sonny well. He was a great person. So sorry to hear of his passing but now he can be with Jean the love of his life.
So sorry to learn of Sonny’s death. May God be with his family in the months ahead without him.
Ricky,I’m so sorry for y’alls loss…No more pain for him,that’s a blessing..,however the pain you feel in your heart is a fierce one,with all y’all have already been through..Prayers for all ……Mary Evelyn,You were a Godsend …You helped Sonny so much…He was blessed to have you as a wonderful friend as well..My condolences go out to each of you..
Remembering Sonny
Thoughts and Prayers to his family and friends. May GOD give you his peace and comfort . He was a kind and nice person. Robert knew him for years and always appreciated his kind friendship. Prayers for you all.