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Deborah Hartigan and Fury Zaidi planted 5 trees in memory of Richard Hitt

Friday, October 6, 2023

5 trees were planted in memory of
Richard Edward Hitt

With heartfelt condolences and wishes of remembered love and joy to you all. Wishing for the opportunity to have met Allisons Dad. Deborah and Fury Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree

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Judy Hamilton, David Schles, Anna Hamilton Schles lit a candle

Saturday, October 7, 2023

We are sending love and sympathy to Susan, their children, family, and friends. Rick made this world a better place through his work and leisure activities. Such a wonderful obituary showing that he had love and friendship throughout his life journey.

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David Ellis uploaded photo(s)

Friday, October 6, 2023

I worked with Rick during his entire tenure with the PSC, and before. He was a true friend. His word was his bond, and he never wavered from his dedication to his high ideals for the public good and protection of our environment. I have many memories of Rick, ranging from working together on utility cases at the PSC and at the federal level, to playing softball, to discussing the beauty of Bear Rocks and other West Virginia mountain and wilderness areas and why they must be protected, to his love of Ansel Adams photographs. In over forty years of working with Rick, every workday, I never heard him speak in anger about anybody. He could truly advocate strongly for his positions and disagree with opposing positions without being disagreeable. He was also a fun guy to be around outside the office and he was a lively participant in leisure activities, whether having a beer with the team after a softball game or having thoughtful discussions after dinner while enjoying a glass of fine wine. I mentioned Bear Rocks because I recall several conversations with Rick that you didn't have to be a hiker or camper to enjoy the beauty of West Virginia views. He strongly supported economic development including commercial and industrial development, but wanted that to be accomplished without destroying the viewsheds of places like Bear Rocks. He made a believer out of me on that. I include a few photos here because Rick would show photos like this to me when advocating for preserving them. How could anybody disagree?

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Mark and Margaret Wilson uploaded photo(s)

Thursday, September 21, 2023

We mourn the loss of a good family friend and golf buddy, Richard Hitt. We've known Rick and his family for 40 years, watching as he became a first-time father until his final days. He was a cerebral person--always thinking before giving an opinion. He was a good athlete, having completed the Charleston Distance Run and playing several sports. I loved golfing with him. His years ran out too fast. We are thinking of him and his family in this time of mourning. Rest in Peace, my friend. Mark and Margaret Wilson Charleston, WV

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Rick Wysocki planted a tree in memory of Richard Hitt

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

With deepest sympathy, Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree

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Keith Burton posted a condolence

Friday, September 15, 2023

Deepest condolences. Rick and Earl Melton used to drive down to Greensboro and stay at my house annually to go to the Greater Greensboro Open (GGO), play lots of golf, play poker, and participate in various other shenanigans. We always had a great time. Rick will truly be missed. Rest In Peace my friend.

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The family of Richard Edward Hitt uploaded a photo

Friday, September 15, 2023

A Memorial Tree was planted for Richard Hitt

Friday, September 15, 2023

We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Hastings Funeral Home Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree

Richard Edward Hitt

1947 - 2023

153 Spruce Street, Morgantown, West Virginia 26505 | Phone: (304) 292-8664 | Email: hastingsfuneralhome@gmail.com