He was born December 9, 1938 in Conneautville, Penn. To Francis and Ella (Joslin) Hites: they preceded him in death

Also preceded in death by a sister Virginia Armagost

He married Norma Burns October 6, 1956 in Dicksonburg, Penn and she survives in Trenton

Also surviving is a son Jesse (Robin) Hites of Myrtle Beach South Carolina

A daughter Brenda (Greg) Henriksen of Eagle Nebraska

5 grandchildren Allison, Aaron Hites, Joshua, Kaley and Heather Henriksen

Brothers Everett (Doris) Hites of Albion Penn., Delmar (Carrol) Hites of Meadville, Penn

Sisters Edna McClinton of Conneautville Penn, Joyce Catalano of Meadville Penn

Walter was retired Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force serving 23 years and retired Ground Safety Manager from Scott Air Force Base

Member of Grace Community Baptist Church in Trenton

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday August 13, 2003 at 11:00 am at the Moss Funeral Home in Trenton with Rev. Bob Marsh officiating. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO

Visitation will be held on Tuesday August 12 from 5 to 8 PM and on Wednesday August 13 from 8 to time of Services at the Moss Funeral Home in Trenton