Hoite C. Caston Obituary
The world bids farewell to Hoite C. Caston (Independence, Kansas), departing on November 1, 2025 at the age of 83. Hoite leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Hoite C. Caston to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Lawrence Caston and Catherine Cates Caston; his sister Etta Allen Enders (Jim); his grandparents, Judge R. W. Cates and Edith Allen Cates; and his great-grandparents, Edward Payson Allen, Mary Van Sant Allen of Independence, Kansas. and E. P. Allen.
He is survived by: his wife Patti McCormick of Lawrence; his daughter Aubree Ridley (Independence); his son-in-law Cole Ridley; his grandchildren, Hazel and Huck of Overland Park; his nephews, Mike Enders (Johnnie) and Todd Enders (Demetria) of Wichita; his great-nephews, Jared Enders (Jay), Todd Enders II and Dillon Enders; his great-niece Jacklyn Maisch; and his close friend Hoite.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 14th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the First Presbyterian Church (201 S 5th St, Independence, KS 67301). A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 14th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location.
The American Film Institute presented Hoite with a Certificate of Recognition, acknowledging his vital contributions to advancing the art and preserving the heritage of American film and television, personally presented by Charlton Heston.
