GEORGE W. HITE JR.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home in Lafayette, LA for George William Hite, Jr., 94, who passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025, at The Vincent Senior Living in Lafayette, LA.
Visitation will be observed at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home in Lafayette, LA on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Interment will follow in Fountain Memorial Cemetery in Lafayette, LA.
Pastor Tracey Smith of First Baptist Church in Morgan City, LA, will officiate.
George William Hite, Jr., was born January 23, 1931, in Dayton, TX and was a long-time resident of Acadiana. He graduated from Orange Grove High School in Orange Grove, TX. As a proud veteran, he served as a Staff Sergeant First Class in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. George was the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.
After his time in the service, George worked his entire 46-year career in oil production for Cities Service Oil Company until his retirement, having achieved the position of production foreman. George served diligently as a deacon for the First Baptist Churches of Ganado, TX, Crowley, LA and Morgan City, LA. He also served his churches as counselor for the Royal Ambassadors, Sunday School teacher and choir member. George was a man that was respected for his integrity, ethics and honesty. Being founded in his faith, in his senior years many turned to him as a mentor.
George most enjoyed spending time with family and friends. While living in Texas, he was a true Dallas Cowboy fan; later, moving to Louisiana acquired a passion for the LSU Tigers and the New Orleans Saints. Nothing could compare to his home-made biscuits for family and church events. George was extremely proud of his home-made biscuits. Family meant everything to George, and he leaves a legacy of love and will be deeply missed.
George is survived by his son, David William Hite and his wife, Stacey, of Youngsville, LA; his two daughters, Sheri Hite and Debbie Muehlstein, of Austin, TX; his four grandchildren, Brent Stech, Tim Stech and his wife, Susana, Lori Stech and Liam Hite; his four great-grandchildren, Victoria Robbins, Ronin Arellano, Damian Stech and Emilia Stech and dear nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Maxine Chance Hite. They were happily married for over 67 years. George was also preceded in death by his parents, George William, Sr., and Alice Cole Hite and his sister, Mary Ann Shaw.
Honored to serve as Pallbearers are Brenton Stech, Timothy Stech, Lori Stech, Liam Hite, Clifford Stech and Erwin LeBlanc.
The family wishes to thank the nurses and caregivers of The Vincent Senior Living, Compassus Hospice, the staff with Right at Home; as well as, Crystal Mitchell, Doctors Robert Blereau, Margaret Hebert and their dedicated staffs for the compassionate care given to George and his family.
Online obituary and guest book may be viewed at www.fountainmemorialfuneralhome.com.
Fountain Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery, 1010 Pandora St. 337-981-7098 is in charge of arrangements.