Coy Dale Fitts
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Coy Dale Fitts
46, a resident of Farmington, Arkansas, passed away May 24, 2011 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born June 29, 1964 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the son of Roy and Vera Estep Fitts.
Coy Dale retired from the United States Army where he served in: Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat “V”, Purple Heart, Joint Meritious Unit Service Ribbon and numerous other service awards. He worked as a deputy for the Washington County Sheriff's Office. He was an avid NASCAR fan, a Dallas Cowboy fan and loved fishing.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sam and Lottie Estep, John and Gladys Fitts, father in law, Alvin Phillips and a brother in law, Bobby Phillips.
Survivors include his wife, Julie Fitts of the home; three sons, Blake Fitts of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Cory Fitts and Casey Fitts both of Farmington, Arkansas; his parents, Roy and Vera Fitts of Farmington, Arkansas; two brothers, Troy Wayne Fitts and his wife, Carmen, and Cliff Fitts both of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; one sister, Brenda Chaney and her husband, Mike of Omaha, Arkansas; his "Grand-Pup" Lilly; his mother in law, Mary Phillips of Farmington, Arkansas, four brothers in law, Jim Phillips of Oklahoma, Buck Phillips and his wife, Colleen of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, Lloyd Phillips and his wife, Bev of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Tommy Phillips of Pendleton, South Carolina; four sisters in law, Venita Shorb and her husband, Dennis of Cassville, Missouri, Carline Provence and her husband, Dewayne of Springdale, Arkansas, Kathy Beach and her husband, Wayne of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Viola Phillips also of Fayetteville, Arkansas; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 6:00-7:00 P.M. at Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove, Arkansas.
Funeral Service will be held Friday, May 27, 2011 - 12:00 P.M. at the White Rock Light of Faith Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas with H.M. Shipp officiating. Graveside service with full Military Honors will be held at 2:00 P.M. at the National Cemetery in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Pallbearers will be: Nick Beach, Curt Williams, Bill Moore, Mike Belzner, Preston Fitts, and Chad Mayfield.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Dennis Shorb, Jay McCarver, John Daniels, Wally Asher, Marvin Risley, Chad Cullen, and Tony Cox
Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com
46, a resident of Farmington, Arkansas, passed away May 24, 2011 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born June 29, 1964 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the son of Roy and Vera Estep Fitts.
Coy Dale retired from the United States Army where he served in: Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat “V”, Purple Heart, Joint Meritious Unit Service Ribbon and numerous other service awards. He worked as a deputy for the Washington County Sheriff's Office. He was an avid NASCAR fan, a Dallas Cowboy fan and loved fishing.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sam and Lottie Estep, John and Gladys Fitts, father in law, Alvin Phillips and a brother in law, Bobby Phillips.
Survivors include his wife, Julie Fitts of the home; three sons, Blake Fitts of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Cory Fitts and Casey Fitts both of Farmington, Arkansas; his parents, Roy and Vera Fitts of Farmington, Arkansas; two brothers, Troy Wayne Fitts and his wife, Carmen, and Cliff Fitts both of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; one sister, Brenda Chaney and her husband, Mike of Omaha, Arkansas; his "Grand-Pup" Lilly; his mother in law, Mary Phillips of Farmington, Arkansas, four brothers in law, Jim Phillips of Oklahoma, Buck Phillips and his wife, Colleen of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, Lloyd Phillips and his wife, Bev of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Tommy Phillips of Pendleton, South Carolina; four sisters in law, Venita Shorb and her husband, Dennis of Cassville, Missouri, Carline Provence and her husband, Dewayne of Springdale, Arkansas, Kathy Beach and her husband, Wayne of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Viola Phillips also of Fayetteville, Arkansas; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 6:00-7:00 P.M. at Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove, Arkansas.
Funeral Service will be held Friday, May 27, 2011 - 12:00 P.M. at the White Rock Light of Faith Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas with H.M. Shipp officiating. Graveside service with full Military Honors will be held at 2:00 P.M. at the National Cemetery in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Pallbearers will be: Nick Beach, Curt Williams, Bill Moore, Mike Belzner, Preston Fitts, and Chad Mayfield.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Dennis Shorb, Jay McCarver, John Daniels, Wally Asher, Marvin Risley, Chad Cullen, and Tony Cox
Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com
Funeral Service
12:00 pm
White Rock Light of Faith Church - Fayetteville, Arkansas. Burial will be in the Fayetteville National Cemetery - Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Visitation
6:00 pm
the Luginbuel Chapel - Prairie Grove, Arkansas
Final Resting Place
General
Jun 29, 1964
May 24, 2011
46
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Tributes
There are no words I can say that will take the pain from your hearts. Just know that I am praying that God gives you strength to help you heal. LaJeana
Lajeana (kilgore) Peoples - Friend
I will remember him always as big cut up, and all the stories Brenda had to tell about him and Clifford. My prayers are with all of you.
Helen Lowery - Friend
Brenda, I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Debbie Bennett
Brenda, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Kim Carter - Friend
Mike, Brenda and Vera, I am so sorry to hear about Coy's death. You and all your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love always Robin
Robin Cranston
Brenda, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Patricia Wray - Friend
Brenda and Family, Chuck and I are so very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. As a mother who has lost a child, I truely sympathize and understand the pain of losing a son. Please give your Mother a big hug from me, and tell her that the good Lord above, with the loving support of family and friends, will carry her through this. May God Bless You all during this very difficult time.
Tammy & Chuck Tennyson - Friend
Vera and family we are so sadden to hear about your loss. You are one of my dearest freinds and I enjoy your company always. If we can do anything please call us.We do know he's got some good company up in heaven with him. Love you always.
Carol & Roger Hulse - Very Dear Freind
We are sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do, pease call us. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Karen And Danny Bond - Friend
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of such a wonderful person. I know that he will live on in your hearts forever and your memories a lifetime. If there is anything you need please don't hesitate to call me. Love, Haley
Haley Tatum - Cousin
Brenda & family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Chantell Parker - Chaney Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of youMay GOD bless your and give you peace
Gerald & Jeannie King
Wanted to pass my condolences on to the entire Fitts family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. From your extended Cargill family.
Shane Acosta - I Work With Coy's Brother Troy
Blake our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim drove with Coy at Tyson's, he was a good driver and a good friend. He will always remember how much fun they had. He will be missed.
Jim And Marquita Smith - Friend Of Family
So sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort. The family will be in our prayers
Pat Larson - Aquaintance
My Prayers for the family, I will never forget all the times in school and growing up together,especially the b.b he got me in ankle with,just so him and Jackie could kiss me.Love yal Barb.
Barbara Gors Bynum - Cousin
Cliff and Family, Our deepest sympathies and condolences from the brothers and sisters at L.U. 386 IBEW.
Ibew L.u. 386 - Co-Workers
I wanted to send my Condolences to Julie and their entire family. My prayers are with you.
Stephanie Drain- Jimenez - Aquaintance
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We are so very sorry for your lose. Lean on God in this difficult time, he will be your comfort. If there is anything we can do please dont hesitate. Love you all!
Willie & Mildred Gilbert - The Chaneys
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jill Nelso - Mike Chaney's Sister
So very sorry for your loss. I know this is a difficult time for everyone involved in Coy's life. I knew Coy back in high school (I went to Prairie Grove). May God Bless!
Lorrie Parker-Elliott - Aquaintance
Julie and family, our thoughts are with you all. Remember, when your loved one becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure. Odean and Leona
Odean And Leona Hamilton - Lincoln National Guard
My prayers and thoughts are with the Fitts family. May God give you strength.
Michelle Harrison Jefferson - Aquaintance
My heart goes out to all of those affected by this deep tragedy, especially the family members. My prayers are with you all ten fold.
Darrick Johnson - Friend
I am broken hearted. Thank you, Coy Dale Fitts for volunteering to protect me, my family and everyone who enjoys our great freedom in the USA. God Bless you Julie and all of Coy's family and friends.
Andrea (slaughter) Burklow - Friend
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Coy with that mischevious smile and twinkle in his eye. Keeping your family in my prayers. Rest in Peace Coy.
Kelly Birch Thomas - Friend
we are so saddened by what we heard about coy....kary was in iraq with him. i was blakes lunch lady and he was a good friend with my son john dibiase. i love you blake and my heart goes out to you your mom and brothers....my prayers are with you all. many many tears for losing such a funny guy who touched all of us. rest in peace our friend. you will be missed.
Kary And Michelle Reed - Friends Of Family
We had the pleasure of meeting Coy and Julie in Las vegas at Nascar just this past feb 2011. and also getting to cook them Dinner. He made such an Impression on my family, like I had known him for years. You will be truly missed Coy. Thanks for your service to this country and making sooo many lives better.. Rest In Peace My FRIEND...
Robert, Melissa And Mackenzie Gates Vegas - Family Friend
Brenda-You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Carla Farmer - Friend
Julie and the boys and the family. So sorry for your loss . My prayers and thought are with you all . May God be with you and your family .
Tony And Shelley Doss - Friend
Thank you for all the memories. The National Guard family has lost a Good one. Your service will truly be missed. God be with Julie and your family.
Msg Kevin Osnes - Friend
Julie and boys I am so sorry to hear of Coy's passing. I pray for you all during this difficult time. I know he will be greatly missed.
Nicole Doss Weaver - Friend
COY,
You will be dearly missed!!! You were a great father, and soldier!! You are in my prayers, and You had that funny sense of humor, great spirit!!! Thank you for protecting our freedom!!! May God Bless You Julie, Blake, Cory, and Casey!!!!!
Julie Langham McCarver - Friend
To: Julie, Blake, Cory,Casey and your family, our hearts go out to you at this time. May God bless you all and give you the strength to cope. Lean on each other and cherish one another.
Mendenhall Family - Aquaintance
Julie and boys, my family is so sorry and broken hearted for you loss. Coy was an incredible person and full of onriness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Julie, I will always be here for you so if you need anything at call please call me. Thank You Coy for your part in keeping our families and our country safe! I will always remember you.
Rhonda Bilderback - Friend
Brenda - you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you in this difficult time.
Sandy Cope - Friend
Coy was a great man. He served his Nation well and I am very proud to have served beside him and become his friend. He will be missed dearly. I love you guys and you will be in my prayers.
Tony Cox - Friend
Our hearts go out to you in your time of loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Scott & Sheri Beeks - Friend
So sorry to hear about Coy. He was a good friend to my children-Dena, Marty and Melvin Kilgore. Your family are in our prayers.
Jim & Ann Logue - Friends
Coy, me as well as everyone else is still in disbelief that this is a reality. You are a great guy, soldier, father, husband, and friend. I'll miss you forever and hope to see you on the other side to have a cold one and eat some SALZZA. Love you bro! Chad
Chad Cullen - One Of His Many Great Friends
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We wrap our arms around you in love at this most diffcult time.
Lyle, Sherrie, Coy And Chad Hayes - Friends
Brenda, my family and I are remembering you and your family in prayer and trusting God to bring you comfort and peace. We care about you and want you to know we are sharing your sorrow.
Janet McMurrin - Brenda's Friend
We salute your veteran. Our condolences for your loss & gratitude for your loved one's service to our country.
Larry & Lana Hurt (patriot Guard Riders)
Julie words cannot express how sorry i am . i pray for GOD to put his arms around you the boys & family & friends & comfort you give you peace as you go through this time in your life. please call me if i can set with you or to talk . prayer's .. love you JULIE Rachel Neugin
Rachel - Friend ... Neighbor
A true American Hero. Thoughts and Prayers for all during this time. Northwest Arkansas Patriot Gaurd Riders, What an Honor to stand for such a well decorated hero.
Dewayne Uselton - Patriot Gaurd Riders
My prayers go out to the entire Fitts family in your time of sorrow. A truly good man will be missed.
Tj Martin - Friend
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this sad time. Remembering his life and laughter at this time. We want to give a special thanks to Coy and family for the sacrifices they gave for his service keeping our country free. God bless your family and we pray for Him to keep you all safe.
David And Anne Sluppick - Aquaintance
I am honored to have known such a great person and Soldier. Coy will be missed and revered by all that knew and served with him. You and your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Morgan D. Whorton And Family - Friend
So sorry for your loss Julie. I pray that God will wrap his arms around your family in the days to come and give you comfort and peace.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Toni Brown
Toni Brown - Friend Of Julie
We are so very sorry for your loss. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Ralph And Genny Sparkman - Friends Of Troy And Family
Even though I knew Coy & Julie for a pretty short time you both left a special spot in my heart Coy was a very funny man I always enjoyed being around him my heart goes out to Julie, and the guys... You all are in my prayers... I hope you guys can use your strength and memories to get through this tough time...
Natasha Plumlee
I met Fitts in Hattiesburg, MS in July 2006. He always had a great story to tell.
Micah Harford - Battle Buddy
Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name.
Prayers from Lakeland Florida
Surely goodness and mercy will follow you all the days of your life, Brenda Chaney & Pitts Family.
Charlotte Ayers - Fedex Tax Dept Co-Worker
With great appreciation for Coy Dale's dedicated service to our country and with prayers for all of his family
Peter Main - Cliff's Co-Worker
It was a great honor to know such a special man, one who put others before himself, he fought for everyone's freedom more than he needed, and made a child's dream come true. For these and other reason's I will always hold Coy deep in my heart along with his family.
John & Georgia Green - Ex-Neighbors Still Friends
To the Fitts Family, I was so shocked and saddened to learn about Fitts' death last night. If I had known, I would have been there to honor him. I considered Fitts a very good friend, and will always remember our time together in Iraq and Homeland Security. Please accept my sincere sympathy. Guy Cochran
Guy Cochran - Friend
Funeral Service
12:00 pm
White Rock Light of Faith Church - Fayetteville, Arkansas. Burial will be in the Fayetteville National Cemetery - Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Visitation
6:00 pm
the Luginbuel Chapel - Prairie Grove, Arkansas
Final Resting Place
General
Jun 29, 1964
May 24, 2011
46
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