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Mr. Robert Edward Hostetter
10/19/1935 - 07/23/2026
Mr. Robert Edward Hostetter, age 90, of South Hill, passed away on Thursday July 23, 2026 in his home, surrounded by his family. He was a retired plumber for Hungerford and a United States Marine veteran who served during the Korean War. Mr. Hostetter is survived by his three daughters: Debbie Dix and her husband Randy of South Hill, Sharon Glasscock and her husband Jimmy of South Hill and Roberta Neal of South Hill; his six grandchildren: Walter Berry, Jr. and his wife, Sarah, Kevin Berry, Megan Palacios and her wife Lizeth, Winter Neal and her husband Tyler Peletier, Aaron Dix and his wife Katrina and Spencer Moseley; his eight great-grandchildren: Jasmine Berry, Skylar Berry, Austin Berry, Alexis Berry, Trey Moseley, Ashton Moseley, Harvey Pelletier and Rosalie Grantham, his two brothers: Carson Hostetter and his wife Joan of Georgia and Calvin Hostetter of Baskerville; his three sister-in-laws: Edna Hostetter, Catherine Hostetter and Betty Hostetter and his many loving nieces and nephews. Mr. Hostetter was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Parrish Hostetter; four brothers: Bud Hostetter, J.L. Hostetter Wayne Hostetter and Ricky Hostetter; his two sisters: Charlotte Thompson and Mary Alice Parrish and his son-in-law, Carlton Neal. A funeral service will be held on Sunday July 26th at 2:00 P.M. in Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory, with interment to follow in Crestview Memorial Park with full American Legion Post 79 Military Honors. The family will receive friends on Saturday evening, July 25th from 6:00 until 8:00 in the funeral home. Online condolences may be made through our website, www.crowderhitecrews.com. Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Hostetter family.
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Friend
Sharon, Debbie, and Roberta, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. He was such a sweet man and a wonderful friend to my dad over the years. Daddy always spoke fondly of Robert. Sending much love and many prayers in the coming days for you and the rest of your families. May God bless and comfort you all.
Carole (Maitland) Pearce
Cousin
So sorry to hear of Robert’s passing. He was a good man and a patriot. God Bless you all.
Condolences
I am sorry to hear of your family’s loss. May the memories and lessons learned ease his passing for you all.
Uncle robert
Prayers to all the family rip uncle Robert you were one of my favorites. I have memories when we all went to skyline drive let’s not forget all the wine tasting love ya .rip
So sorry for your loss. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Condolences
Sharon; so sorry to hear about your Daddy. Through your words and actions, we knew you loved him dearly. May he rest in peace.
Sympathy
Dear Debbie, Sharon, & Roberta & the rest of the family, friends Very sorry to read about Robert Thoughts & prayers going your way He & Faye are now reunited 🙏
So sorry to hear this news. Debbie and Sharon and Roberta please know we care. Sending peace and comfort and love.
Friend
Debbie, I’m so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Friend
Sending prayers and condolences to the family.
My sincere condolences to the family . May God continues to bless you during this time!!
FLY HIGH
May you all find comfort in God’s love and eternal light.Fly Peace be with all of you during this difficult time. May your hearts be lifted as you celebrate his amazing life. Fly high Mr. Hostetter, Semper fi.
Our sincere sympathies to the family
We want to convey our deepest sympathies to the family! Knowing and growing up with this family for years was so sorry to hear this !