HALLETTSVILLE: Daniel Hitt, 80, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 16, 1945, in Houston, TX, to Daniel Peeler Hitt and Eva Louise (Grider) Hitt.
Daniel was an Engineer and prior to retiring, he worked for Hinz Real Estate. He met his wife of 61 years, Lou Garner, when they were thirteen and twelve years old, respectively. To this union, Daniel and Lou welcomed four daughters. Daniel was an Elder of the Sheridan Church of Christ, and in this role, he baptized several people, including his own grandchildren. He was a man of faith and studied the Bible until all hours of the night. He will be terribly missed by those who loved him.
Survivors: wife, Lou Garner; daughters, Deborah Gallaher (Dwayne) of Hallettsville, Barbarah Friedel (Johnny) of Cuero, and Terry Hitt of Arkansas; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Amy Lou Hitt.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.