September 23, 1937 - June 11, 2023
Dale Waite Hitchings, 85, of Benton, Arkansas passed away June 11, 2023. Born on September 23, 1937 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan to the late Douglas and Mary Hitchings.
Dale worked hard in his younger years finishing high school, then going on to college to earn his degree to become an electrical engineer. He worked very hard for many different manufacturing companies over the years. Although he was a working man, he loved his family very much, being a grandfather was one of his proudest accomplishments. He loved sports, especially the St. Louis Cardinals. Dale was a man of God, an active member at First Baptist Church in Benton and enjoyed volunteering in the Church Joint Counsel on Human Needs.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Hitchings; sons, Scott Hitchings and Mark Hitchings (Sheila); stepchildren, Bob Kimsey (Melissa), Beth Mathys (Billy); grandchildren, Peyton Lewis (Mitch), Paxton Hitchings (Alex), and Taylor Hitchings; great-grandson, Callen Lewis; sister, Janet Swegheimer (Howard) and a host of other extended family and friends.
Dale is preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Ann Hitchings; brother, Alan Hitchings and stepdaughter, Kim Harness.
The funeral service will be 11:00a.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Roller- Alcoa Funeral Home (6700 Alcoa Rd. Benton, Ar. 72015) with visitation an hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Carlisle Cemetery at 2:00p.m.
The family ask in lieu of flowers, please make donations to First Baptist Church Benton, Arkansas Youth Ministries or a charity of your choice.
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6 Condolence(s)
Ann hitchings (troys wife dales nephew)
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
You were sure to be a wonderful person and your brother alan was to rest in peace dale , fly high
Ruth Anne Parks
Friday, June 16, 2023
Susan and Family, Dale was a wonderful friend and classmate! I have sweet memories of our picnic @ Portage Lake and neat class reunions together! I rejoice that Dale is no longer suffering and is now in Heaven with his Savior. May you be wrapped in God's comfort and grace!J
Derek Swegheimer
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Mark, Scott and Family,
So sorry to hear about Uncle Dale's passing. Though I didn't get to spend a lot of time with him; all my experiences and memories of Uncle Dale are good ones! I'm praying that you'll experience God's peace and comfort during this time.
--Derek
Julie (Hann) Hoff
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Mark & Scott, I know you are so proud of your father. He was such a good husband & Dad. I have many fond memories of him-especially at Atwood Lake in the summer time. Prayers to you & your families.
Mary Alice Hughes
Monday, June 12, 2023
Susan & Family,
I know your hearts hurt. Please know that your friends are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Carol Friend
Sunday, June 11, 2023
Susan, so sorry for your loss. Dale was so sweet and funny.
Don and I really enjoyed our times together with y'all at the
Class gatherings.
Praying for you and your family.
Carol Friend