Ben P. Hitt, 80, of Big Spring, died Monday, October 13, 2014 in a Lubbock hospital. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, October 16, 2014 at Trinity Memorial Park, Big Spring.He was born August 12, 1934 in Lancaster, Texas, and married Dolores Sneed.Ben retired from the United States Postal Service as a lettercarrier. He coached Little League Baseball and was an officer for nine years. Ben was a member of East Fourth Street Baptist Church and served as a deacon. He served in the United States Army.He is survived by his wife, Dolores Hitt of Big Spring; one son, Mark Alan Hitt of Roswell, New Mexico; one daughter, Mandy Barbee of Canyon; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one brother,Clark O. Hitt of Sweetwater and one sister, Mary Alice Hogue of Midland.He was preceded in death by his parents, Clark O. and Anna Mary (Shank) Hitt; one son, Ben P. Hitt,Jr.; and three brothers, Bowling M. Hitt, Bill Hitt and Harold Hitt.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences may be made at: www.npwelch.com,