Alvin Herbert Fite, age 75, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Monday, January 28, 2008 at his home. He was born on April 3, 1932 in Arkadelphia, the son of the late Felix and Augusta Thompson Fite. Alvin was a building contractor and a member of Second Baptist Church in Alpine. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ruth Mauldin Fite and four brothers, Clarence, Willis, Darrell and Roy Fite.

Alvin is survived by one daughter, Marilyn Fite of Arkadelphia, two sons, Dwayne Fite of Joan and James Fite of Boliver, MO, three brothers, Marvin Fite of Arkadelphia, Ronnie Fite of Prattsville & Buddy Fite of Saltillo, TX.; five sisters Marcella Ross of Arkadelphia, Marie Lafayette of Malvern, Hazel Holt of Joan and Frances Drake of Metairie, LA, Martha Helvering of Benton, special friend, Zelda Bradford of Joan, six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, January 31, 2008 at Welch Funeral Home with Bro. Nathan Rogers and Bro. Ronnie Hardin officiating. Interment will be in Round Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday at Welch Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Matt McClenahan, Curtis McDermott, Frank Ross, James Christie, Willie Holt and Joe Braswell.

Memorials may be made to Round Hill Cemetery Fund, C/O Alfred Fite, 850 Dallas 209, Sparkman, AR 71763.

Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the online guest book and view the video tribute.

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