John Charles Hittle

John C. Hittle, age 88 of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 3:15 PM on Monday, February 24, 2020 at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville, Ohio. Born in Tri-Village, Ohio on March 22, 1931 he was one of 2 children to the late Ben F. & Elvesta (Wolfal) Hittle. John was a graduate of New Madison High School. He was a proud United States Army veteran, having served overseas in the Korean War. John had worked for the Champion papermill in Piqua, and even moved to Alabama to continue working for the company when they shut down the Piqua plant. He was a member of the EUM church in Greenville, as well as the American Legion # 140. John enjoyed gardening, and loved spending time with his grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He will be incredibly missed. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Janeva Hittle: his sister Naomi Ditty.

John is survived by children Frank & Deborah Hittle; Kenneth Hittle; Beverly Henninger: grandchildren Carl Henninger; Charles “Chuck” & Misty Henninger; Joshua Henninger; Tina Hittle-Austin: great-grandchildren Grace Self; Brandon, Hunter, Michael, Ayden Henninger; Evan Werling; Cole Henninger; Reese Austin: step-brother Richard Davis: special friends Brother Ron & Marcie in Alabama: and his pride & joy “Rusty”: the family would also like to extend a big thank you to State of the Heart Care & the Brethren Retirement Community.

Friends may call on the family on Thursday, February 27, 2020 from 5:00- 7:00 PM at the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio. Funeral service to be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 28th, 2020 with Josh Welker presiding. Burial to follow at Greenville Township Memorial Garden, Greenville. Memorial donations may be made to State of the Heart Care. Online sympathies www. zecharbailey.com.