Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, Inc. - Silver Spring

500 University Blvd. West

Silver Spring, Maryland

ROY FRITTS Obituary


ROY FRITTS, JR.  
On Wednesday, February 18, 2015, of Hagerstown, MD. Born February 2, 1923 in Lexington, NC, to the late Roy Fritts, Sr. and Rosa Potts Fritts. Husband of the late Eleanora B. (Polito) Fritts; father of Barbara F. Allem (Johnny W.), Roy A. Fritts (Paula Moats), Ron E. Fritts and Roy's virtual daughter, Karen Pedone; brother of Maxine Fritts Toense (Earle) and the late Virginia Fritts Lovelace and Vivian Fritts Ardai. Also survived by five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Roy moved to Washington, DC from Greenville, SC in the early 1940's and lived in the DC area until he retired to Berkeley Springs, WV and then to Hagerstown, MD. A private interment at Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Meritus Healthcare Foundation, 11116 Medical Campus, Rd., Suite 3977, Hagerstown, MD 21742 or to Hospice of Washington County, Inc., 747 Northern Ave., Hagerstown, MD 21742.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Washington Post on Feb. 22, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for ROY FRITTS

Not sure what to say?





0 Entries

Be the first to post a memory or condolences.

Make a Donation
in ROY FRITTS's name

Memorial Events
for ROY FRITTS

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, Inc. - Silver Spring

500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD 20901

How to support ROY's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor ROY FRITTS's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more