William Kite

William Kite, 81, of Flora, passed away at 3:55 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at his residence.

Born Nov. 14, 1926, in Carroll County, he was the son of Edward and Louetta Hurley Kite. On March 20, 1971, in Van Buren, he married Oma Stephens Spear and she survives.

Mr. Kite was employed at Pioneer Seeds. He enjoyed fishing.

A U. S. Navy veteran, he was a member of the American Legion. He was a Navy veteran.

Also surviving are two sons, Bill Kite (wife: Donna) of Royal Center and Bobby Kite of Indianapolis; two daughters, Barb Miller (husband: Gene) of Logansport and Jan Wilson (husband: Terry) of Marysville, Ohio; one stepson, James Spear (wife: Connie) of Roachdale; three stepdaughters, Virginia Niece (husband: Phil), Betty McCollum (husband: Junior), and Marilyn Wagner, all of Crawfordville; a sister, Ethel Robinson; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-greatgrandchildren.

He was preceded in death by six brothers, one sister, one son, one grandson, one granddaughter, and one stepdaughter.

Services were held Friday morning at Reinke Funeral Home, Flora. Pastor Sam Davenport officiated and burial followed at Zion Citizens Cemetery near Bringhurst.