LLOYD “BUDDY” HITT, 61, of Vine Grove, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2011.
He had retired from Philip Morris, was Past Master of Masonic Suburban Lodge #740; a member of the Eastern Star and Alcoholics Anonymous. He was an Army Veteran and had attended Victory Memorial Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Mary (Fruchtenicht-Scott) Hitt; daughter, Ellen Hitt-Ferguson (James); step-daughters, Michele Wright-Cornelius and Cynthia Jaggers (Mike); grandchildren, Stephanie Ferguson, Corey Ferguson, Christopher Wright, Kelsey Wright, Brittney Davis and Breanna Jaggers; 5 great grandchildren; mother, Maycil Reel Wright (Herb); brothers, Charlie Reel (Patricia “Tish”) and David Reel (Vickie); sisters, Carolyn “Tinkie” Collins (Lloyd), Mary Morales (Shorty) and Shirley Boblett (Bill); numerous nieces and nephews; and his beloved pet, Gracie.
His service will be 12 noon Thursday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway, with entombment in Louisville Memorial Gardens, West. Visitation will be Wednesday 1-9pm and Thursday after 10am until the service.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Adam’s Pantry, c/o Park Tower Third Floor at Baptist Hospital East or Alcoholics Anonymous.