In Loving Memory

Paul Edward Hitt, Sr.

11/8/1926 — 8/13/2019

Clayton-Thompson

A Life Remembered

Obituary

Chief Petty Officer Paul E. Hitt, Sr. decorated WWII Veteran of the South Pacific Campaign passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital in Jasper.

He was born on November 8, 1926 to his parents, P. A. Hitt and Julia Bailey Hitt in Port Arthur, Texas. He was a longtime resident of the area. Paul served in the U. S. Navy and retired after 52 years. He retired from Chevron/Gulf Oil as a brickmason after 35 years of service.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, his two sons, Dwight David Hitt and James M. Hitt.

He is survived by his loving wife, Clara Lyssy Hitt of Newton, his daughter, Julia Myers and husband, Archie of Bridge City, his son, Paul E. Hitt, Jr. and wife, Teresa of Newton, his daughter-in-law, Josie Hitt of Miami, Florida along with 7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren.

Serving as pallbearers will be Jim Savoy, Adam Myers, Benjamin Myers, Samantha Myers, Jerid Hitt and Eric Sapp.

Visitation will be on Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 11:00 AM till 12:30 PM at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves. Service to honor Paul’s life will be at 12:30 PM Saturday in the Thompson Memorial Chapel at Clayton Thompson. Entombment with Full military honors to follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Clayton Thompson.

Service Details

Gatherings in remembrance

Visitation

Saturday, August 17, 2019 · 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Clayton Thompson Funeral Directors, 5200 West Parkway Street, Groves, 77619

Funeral Service

Saturday, August 17, 2019 · 12:30 PM

Clayton Thompson Funeral Directors, 5200 West Parkway Street, Groves, 77619

Burial

Saturday, August 17, 2019 · 1:15 PM

Greenlawn Memorial Park, 3900 Twin City Highway, Groves, 77619

Messages of Love

From family and friends

Vickie Pellerin Hubert September 29, 2020

Great friend of my parents, Milton & Margaret Pellerin. May your soul Rest In Peace, Mr Hitt. Ms Clara, I pray God has wrapped you In HIS loving arms and that you are at peace as well.

Paul Simmons August 16, 2019

May the peace of God comfort you and your family during your time of loss.

Patti E Love August 16, 2019

Sorry for your loss... rest in peace uncle ed....

Ann Cutshall August 16, 2019

As he soars through Heaven above, we pray for you and your family Julia. Prayers of comfort, strength and peace to sustain each of you.

Ramona August 16, 2019

Sending prayers for peace and comfort and love to all. What a wonderful man he was🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Ginie &Amp; Dwayne Hebert August 16, 2019

May he Rest In Peace, and may your Mother find comfort knowing he is no longer in pain and suffering on this earth but is in heaven with the angels... Our deepest condolences to you and your whole family...

Jana Bearden August 15, 2019

No words can express how I feel and the last of your father . He was a true Hero and know how much I love all of you. Sending my deepest sympathy and prayers.

Jana Bearden August 15, 2019

No words can express how I feel and the last of your father . He was a true Hero and know how much I love all of you. Sending my deepest sympathy and prayers.

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