Hugh Brown “Popeye” Hite, Jr., 84, of Hot Springs, Virginia went to be with the Lord while surrounded by his family on Friday, December 19, 2025, at the Brian Center of Alleghany in Low Moor, Virginia.
He was born January 15, 1941, in Hot Springs, the son of the late Hugh Brown Hite, Sr. and Ila Francis McNabb Hite.
Popeye retired from the Homestead Resort Spa with over 50 years of service. He started as a Bath Attendant and retired as a Massage Therapist. After retirement, he continued to work part time for the Homestead with Valet Parking. He was previously employed at Hercules for 14 years.
He was a lifelong member of the Healing Springs Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. He was a charter member of the Hot Springs Fire Department serving as the Chaplin for over 20 years. He was a member of the Chestnut Ridge Hunt Club and loved hunting, fishing, and golfing. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Brenda Jackson Hite whom he married on January 26, 1969; a daughter, Carol Holsclaw & husband Ross of Edenton, NC; grandchildren, Drew Adcock & wife Kelsey of Covington, Virginia, Ryan Adcock & friend Rialeigh of Hot Springs, Virginia, Ben Adcock of Clifton Forge, Virginia; great grandchild, Caiden Hugh Adcock of Covington, Virginia; sister-in-law, Ann Keyser of Hot Springs, brother-in-law, Terry Jackson of Burnsville, Virginia; several nieces and nephews; his buddy & companion “Sam”.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Wilma Lockhart.
A Celebration of Life will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 22, 2025, at Healing Springs Baptist Church with Pastor Richard Goforth officiating, assisted by Donald Lee Altizer. Interment will be in the Warm Springs Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Terry Jackson, Tommy Jackson, David Keyser, J.W. Bryan, Jackie Ratliff, Scott Carpenter, Harold Keyser, and Stephen Hodge.
The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to services from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Healing Springs Baptist Church, 4697 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs, Virginia 24445; or the Hot Springs Fire Department, P.O. Box 1313, Hot Springs, Virginia 24445.
So sorry to hear this prayers for family and friends
Thankful for knowing Popeye. Always a hello and a smile. May God give you comfort always. Our condolences to the family. Shirley and Rita Cardwell
So sorry for your loss. Prayers and blessings for the family.
He was a good man.
My prayers and thoughts are with the family and friends. The greatest gift of all is being part of The Kingdom of Heaven. You can know for sure that you are part of God’s Kingdom in Heaven.
Brenda and Family, I’m so sorry for your loss, prayers of comfort for your family in the weeks, month and years ahead
Brenda and family. You have my condolences. Popeye was a very nice person. Prayers for you all.
Brenda and family, my sincere condolences for your loss. He was a true gentleman, always smiling and good natured. I know he will be so missed.
So very sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers for the family in the coming days and weeks. Cheryl and Darrell Walton
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Hugh’s family and many friends, prayers that God will give each of you peace and comfort as only he can
So very sorry to hear of Popeye’s passing. He was always so kind and pleasant to be around. Praying for God’s grace to comfort you all in the coming days.
Prayers for the family and friends,such a great person.
Brenda and family, I am so sorry to hear of Popeye’s passing. He always had a smile and a kind word Prayers for all!
Prayers of comfort he will always be remembered by the many lives he touched in Bath County and anyone who felt his kindness
Thanking God for Popeye’s faithfulness and for the example he set as a gentleman, kind, gentle, and unassuming. A great friend to everyone who knew him. May God’s peace comfort Brenda and his family at this sorrowful time.
Thankful for knowing Popeye. Always a hello and a smile. Our condolences to the family. May God give you comfort always. Shirley and Rita Cardwell.
Brenda & family I am sorry of your loss!
Brenda I am so sorry to hear that my cousin, Popeye has passed. He was my best friend growing up. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Brenda and family….I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Popeye. He will certainly be missed and am sending my sincere condolences to you and your families. Love, Patti