Seffner - Ernie Lawrence Hitte (Larry), age 84, born July 6, 1941, in Franklin, Ohio; entered into eternal rest on September 13, 2025, in Tampa, FL.

Ernie was a retired Catastrophe Insurance Provider, served in the U.S. Air Force, artist, writer, and so much more. He was a member of Beit Tehila House of Praise in Brandon, FL.

He was proceeded in death by his wives Nury Pradilla, and Cheryl D. Larkin, parents Rev. Ernie T. Hitte and Margie P. Hitte, daughter Rhonda L. (Stephen) Campbell, sisters Sharon Gaye Hitte and Janet (Robert) Shaeffer, and brother-in-law William H. Harlow III.

He is survived by his wife Jenny L. Barnes Cox, children Michelle (Dennis) Browning, Carol (George) Bonds, and Christopher L. Hitte, grandchildren Steven (Jennifer), Justin, Cameron (Seila), Nathaniel, Allison, and Scott, great grandchildren Kohen, Kian, Riley, and Charli Joy, sisters Kathryn (John) Simmons, and J. Juanell Harlow, brother-in-law Charles Larkin, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. with visitation beginning at 2:00 at Shoresh David Messianic Synagogue of Brandon, 445 Lithia Pinecrest RD, Brandon, FL 33511.