Vernon Milton Hite

A Celebration of Life service for Vernon Milton Hite, 91, of Clarksville, TN, will be Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Marion UMC Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:30 AM until the time of service.

Vernon was born on February 1, 1935, in Kingsport, TN, to Frank and Leone Hite. He passed away on November 4, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Vernon was a long time resident of Clarksville. He retired from Trane after 37 years and was the owner and operator of Hite Construction. He built many beautiful houses in Montgomery County. Vernon was also an avid sports fan. He especially loved watching the Yankees and NASCAR. Vernon was a member of Sango United Methodist Church for over 20 years. 

In addition to his parents, Vernon is preceded in death by his siblings: Jimmie Hite, Leonard Hite, June Price, Wanda Ducknowski, and Betty Biter; and grandson, Jeffrey Hite, Jr, and great-grandson, Woods Davenport. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Rosalie Greene Hite; sons: Jeffrey (Tammy) Hite, Bryan Hite, and Christopher Hite; sister, Sara Johansen; grandchildren: Jacob Hite, Christopher (Bethann) Davenport, and Jennifer (Eric) Tedder; and great-grandchildren, Scout Davenport, Violet Davenport, Meric Tedder, and Brennen Tedder.

Please visit Vernon's online guestbook at www.sykesfuneralhome.com and share a memory with the family.