Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Evelyn Hite; brothers, Doug Hite, Donnie Hite, and Davey Hite; and his sister, Dorothy Lindsay. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Cecilia Theiler Hite; children, Deborah Hite, James "Denny" Hite Jr., Elizabeth Kaelin(Rob), and Samantha Hite(Debi); grandchildren, Dakotah Kaelin, Gabriella Rinehart-Hite, Ava Kaelin, Reid Rinehart-Hite, and Emilee Hite.
A funeral mass, officiated by Reverend Joseph Fowler, will be held at 11am on Friday, September 10, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 11501 Maple Way in Louisville, Kentucky. Visitation will be 9:30am-11am at the church. Memorial donations in his memory can be made to Hosparus or St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. The family requests masks for all attendees of the visitation and the funeral mass.