Coleman Fritz

Family-Placed Obituary

FRITZ, Coleman Chester 79, was called home to be with his Lord, November 4, 2004. He was a godly man, committed husband and father, a faithful churchman, and a good a faithful servant of Jesus. He served our country in World War II and served God as a charter member of the Franklin Street Baptist Church where he was a deacon, Sunday School teacher and choir member. He was born in Waco, Kentucky, October 26, 1925 and worked for General Motors Delco Moraine Division for 40 years after returning from the war. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Eudell Fritz of Centerville, OH; 2 daughters, Judy Smith (Dan) of Centerville, OH and Kathy Kyle (John) of Franklin, TN; 5 precious grandchildren, Micah and Aaron Smith of Centerville, OH; Krista, Kari and Justin Kyle of Franklin, TN; sisters and brothers include: Elberta Edwards of Somerset, KY; Geneva Edwards (T.P.) of Danville, KY; Sylvia Norris (Billy) of Waco, KY; Ray Fritz (Anna Kate) of Clarksville, IN; Sherman Fritz (Dolly) of Richmond, KY and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be Monday, November 8, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the Franklin Street Baptist Church, 200 West Franklin Street. Pastor Danny Griffith will be officiating. Burial will follow at the Centerville Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME, 5471 Far Hills Avenue, on Sunday, November 7, 2004 from 3 - 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Franklin Street Baptist Church Building Fund. Mailing address, 85 Rhoads Center Drive, Centerville, OH 45458.