Thomas Ray Hittle age 55 of Somerset, Ky. passed away Monday August 19, 2013 at his residence.

He was born on August 28, 1957 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Alfred T. and Mary Waller Hittle.

Thomas was of the Baptist faith and former owner operator of Hittle Landscaping in Bithlow, Fla., a champion pool player, enjoyed fishing, playing cards, an avid golf player, good at baseball, football and basketball. He also collected antiques, loved Nascar and was an outdoorsman.

He is preceded in death by his parents and a special nephew, Chad Allen Davidson.

He is survived by his stepmother, Mary Hardwick Hittle of Bronston Ky. A very special friend, Vickie Dunn of Somerset, Ky. and her children and grandchildren. One daughter, Jennifer Dudrick of Dayton, OH. Two step-daughters, Tamera Daisy of Fla., Pamera Dasiy (Glenn) Brown and their two children, Corbin Brown and Eion Brown all of Fla. Two brothers, Ted T. (Julie) Hittle of Somerset, Ky. and Terry L. Hittle of Dayton, OH., Two sisters, Tina Maria (Mark) Watkins of Orlando, Fla. and Nicky Marie (Ross) Hampton of Bronston, Ky. One granddaughter, Brittany Dudrick of Dayton, OH. Two grandsons, Brandon Dudrick and Bryan Dudrick of Dayton, OH. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be held Thursday Aug. 29, 2013 after 4pm in the Chapel of Southern Oaks Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday Aug. 29, 2013 at 6pm in the Chapel of Southern Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. Harold Harris officiating.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Thomas Hittle Memorial Fund, C/O Southern Oaks Funeral Home, 2110 W. Hwy. 914, Somerset, Ky. 42503

Southern Oaks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.