Thomas Wesley Hitch, 74 of District Heights, MD formerly of Mt. Vernon (Polks Road), MD departed this life Thursday, February 16, 2023. Born August 6, 1948, he was the son of the late Lawrence Grafton, Hitch, Sr. and Frances Banks-Hitch.
“Tommy” as he was affectionately known was educated in the Somerset County Public Schools. He was employed for many years at Delaware Tire in Salisbury, MD and Nock’s Tire in Pocomoke City, MD.
He is survived by: his stepson, Reginald E. Guy; grandchildren, Sherelle Selby, LaKeshia Selby, Chantell wright (Sheldon), Jennifer Thomas (Jonathan), Alexus Guy, Reginald Guy, Tatyana, Rahman Guy, Londell Conway and Angie Conway; several great grandchildren; two sisters, Barbara Jones (Jornal) and Thelma Long (Willis); special friends, Karen and Nathaniel Speaks; a special nephew, Wendell Corbin.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Mary Hitch; his daughter, Vanessa Hitch; three brothers, Randolph D. hitch, Lawrence M. Hitch, Jr. and Edward M. Hitch and one sister, Betty Jane Collick.
A funeral service will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Metropolitan United Methodist Church in Princess Anne, MD with a viewing one hour prior. A viewing will also be held 6:00 PM-8:00 PM Friday, February 24, 2023 at Anthony E. Ward, Jr. Funeral Home in Princess Anne, MD where Ceremonial rites will be performed by the Crisfield Pride Elks Lodge #194 at 7:00 PM.
Interment will be at Mount Zion (Polk’s Road) Cemetery in Princess Anne.
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We were saddened to learn of the passing of our dear friend. It is with heartfelt sympathy we extend our condolences to the Hitch family. May our Heavenly Father be a comforter and give you strength. God bless you and we love you.
We’re sending our condolences and prayers to the Family of Brother Thomas Hitch from the Officers and Members of Crisfield Pride Lodge #194 and Light of Crisfield Temple #86 of the Improved, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World, Inc., Crisfield, MD.
Exalted Ruler Gary Brown
Daughter Ruler Priscilla Redding
Our Prayers and Condolences To the Family ,Tommy time was so short,because when you and I talked it was the lost of your Wife and now I am offering our condolences for you,our hearts reach out.It appears you fight a good fight and keeping your faith,so God picked one more of his flowers from the garden.RIP Cuz.Therman&Barbara Brown
Deepest sympathy and condolences extended to the Family of Thomas Hitch.I worked with him at Delaware Tire and he was a well respected person.
So saddened to hear of the passing of our stepfather (Tommy). Sending strength, love and prayers to family ( Lionel Conway& Angela Conway-Jones)