Fredrick Lee "Fredie" Fite, age 49, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Friday, July 3, 2026, near Bismarck.  He was born September 9, 1976, in Hot Springs, the son of Marvin and Deborah Hendricks Fite.  Freddie was a retired roofer.  He was a member of Grace Fellowship Church.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandbabies.

Survivors are his parents, Marvin and Deborah Fite of Arkadelphia, his wife, Andreia Lin (York) Fite of Arkadelphia, one son, Ayden Fite of Arkadelphia, one step-son, Ryan Sheets (Cierra) of Calico Rock, two step-daughters, McKaylin Sheets (Tyler Flynn) of Arkadelphia and Christy DeMarco (Ciro, Jr.) of Yahima, WA, two sisters, Vanessa Fite of Arkadelphia and LoDean McClenahan (Matt) of Arkadelphia, two grandchildren, Wyatt Flynn and Alice Sheets.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Neighbors Cemetery with Bro. John Clift officiating.

No visitation is planned.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.