W. R. Dub Hitson

Hitson, W.R. (Dub) age 82 of Rockford, beloved husband, father, grandfather entered his heavenly home on Saturday, August 18, 2007 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Dub was a Naval Veteran of WWII. He was saved at an early age. As a current member of Hillcrest Baptist Church of Maryville, he served as a Deacon and Sunday school teacher and as a former member of Riverview Baptist Church of Rockford, he served as a Deacon, Sunday school teacher and song leader. Dub retired after 57 years of service at Rockford Manufacturing Co. He was preceded in death by his wife, Euella Rowland Hitson; son, Dallas Wayne Hitson; parents B.C. & Nellie Hitson; step-mother, Modean Hitson; sister, Reva Garner. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lee Burchfield Hitson; son, Carlis and Sandra Hitson; stepchildren, Perry & Patty Burchfield, Randall & Lisa Burchfield, Roma Burchfield; grandchildren, Anthony Hitson, Angela Hitson, Jessie Burchfield, Abbie Burchfield, Chelsea Traylor, Robbie Solomon; great-granddaughter, Abra Coning; sisters & brothers-in-law, Ruth Campbell, Ella & Roger Smithey, Betty & S.L. Samples; brother & sister-in-law, Dennis & Susan Hitson; a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Special friends, Ben & Marie Phillips of Kansas. Pallbearers, Angela Hitson, Anthony Hitson, Gary Rowland, Jerry Freeman, Larry Ledbetter & Jeff Ledbetter. Honorary pallbearers, Dub's Sunday school class members: Sammy Adams, Earl Blevins, Ollie Boring, Ron White & Bethel White. Funeral service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 22, 2007, Smith Trinity Chapel with Rev. Carl White & Rev. Billy Moore officiating. Interment 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 23, 2007 at Clarks Grove Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Gideons International, P.O. Box 4035, Maryville, TN 37802. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, Smith Trinity Chapel. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, 865-983-1000. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of W. R. Dub Hitson please visit our Sympathy Store.