Augusta – Ronald Dale Hite, 71, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022.

Ronald was born on Wednesday, May 16, 1951 in Salina, Kansas to Vernon and Helen (Paseck) Hite.

Ronald was united in marriage to Anita Payne on June 15, 1979. They were married for 43 years until Ronald’s passing. He served his country in the U.S. Army and then went to work for Beechcraft Aviation as a quality assurance engineer for 44 years until his retirement. Ronald loved and enjoyed and fishing and riding his motorcycle.

Ronald is survived by his wife Anita; daughter Felicia Hite; grandchildren Bradi Harris and Bryson Hite; and his brother Myron Hite.

Ronald is preceded in death by his parents; and brothers Verlin and Harold Hite; nephew, best friend and partner in crime Ray Hodges.

Memorial Service will be on Friday, August 5th at 1:00 p.m. at Dunsford Funeral Home of Augusta.

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