Robert Allen (Bob) Fite
Robert Allen (Bob) Fite
Funeral services for Robert Allen (Bob) Fite, 82, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 8, 2021 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Fite passed away peacefully May 5, 2021, surrounded by his family.
He was born March 29, 1939, at South Fork, Missouri, to George Clarence and Edra Fern Rogers Fite. Bob attended Mount Zion Elementary School, a one room school, in South Fork, Missouri and graduated from West Plains High School in 1957. Upon graduating high school, he entered the highway construction trade. Bob helped to build federal and state highways throughout Missouri. These projects took him all over the state. He also worked on water retention projects and airport runways, like the Thayer, Missouri Airport and the West Plains Regional Airport in Pomona, Missouri. Additionally, Bob did site prep work for numerous factories in southwest Missouri. In the late 1970’s, he worked with his twin brother, James (Jim) at Twin F Construction. He worked in highway construction until his retirement in the early 2000’s. After retirement, Bob still found pleasure in running heavy equipment. Bob married his sweetheart, Vera Sue Jolliff Fite on July 28, 1960; they recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. To this union were born two children, Jacquelyn and Keith. In 1976 Bob became a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ. Shortly thereafter, he was called to ministry and preached for a number of years. He became an ordained minister for Assemblies of God and served as a deacon at Endurance Church. In addition, he was a devoted Sunday school teacher there for over thirty-five years. Bob’s life was a true example of Christian faith; he was an enormous blessing to many. Mr. Fite was actively involved in the community. He enjoyed serving on the board of Mt. Zion Cemetery for many years, the board of Hammond Mill Bible Camp and also helped with Teens for Christ. He enjoyed camping with friends, working with earthmovers and antique tractors, fishing, spending time with grandkids and great-grandkids, playing horseshoes, gardening and caring for his home and property just outside West Plains.
He is survived by his wife, Vera Fite; one daughter, Jackie Scott and husband, Ted, West Plains, Missouri; one son, Keith Fite, Springfield, Missouri; three grandchildren, Jordan Scott and wife, Ariel, Audrey Scott and Lincoln Scott; three great-grandchildren, Isaac, Noah and Micah Scott, all of West Plains; his twin brother, James Fite, Jefferson City, Missouri; three sisters, Helen Brixey, Fulton, Missouri, Shirley Surritte and husband, Jerry, West Plains and Bonnie Hardin and husband, Ronald, West Plains, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, one older sister, Naomi Inlow, his brothers-in-law, Eldon Hardin and Cecil Brixey and one sister-in-law, Cherry Fite, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Zion Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
May 6, 2021 @ 10:53 am
Mrs. Vera Fite and Fite Families,
My parents, Norris/Ivene Cozort, want to extend their deepest sympathy to all of you on the passing of Bob. All of you will be in their daily thoughts/prayers. During this difficult time may God encourage, comfort, strengthen, and give each of you peace. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris/Ivene Cozort
Charlotte Lancaster Cochran
May 6, 2021 @ 1:01 pm
Jackie and Keith – I am so sorry to hear of the passing of you dad. My prayers are for God to give you and your families the peace, comfort and strength to get through this.
Eric Johnson
May 6, 2021 @ 4:15 pm
To the Fite’s,
So sorry for your Loss. Keith is such a Nice Guy, I’m sure Bob was just as nice and will be missed by many!!!
Eric Johnson
Susan York
May 6, 2021 @ 4:51 pm
Keith,
Brad and I are so sorry for you loss.
Susan York
Calvin Newberry
May 6, 2021 @ 5:51 pm
Dear Vera and family, our hearts are saddened to hear about Bob’s death. I have fond memories of spending the night at their house. We grew up together and attended the Mt Zion one room country school. We graduated from West Plains High school together in 1957.
In later years, we enjoyed visiting and catching up on old times at the family reunion at Hammond Camp. He was a wonderful, Christian man.
Our deepest sympathies go out to each of you.
Blessings, Calvin and Jane Newberry
Craig and Sherri Cromer
May 6, 2021 @ 8:31 pm
So sorry for your loss
Mark Ford
May 6, 2021 @ 9:58 pm
My deepest condolences to you Jackie and Mrs. Brixey (as well as the rest of the family) for your loss. Respectfully, The Ford Family
Jill (Cozort) Brooks
May 7, 2021 @ 3:00 pm
Keith and family, So sorry to hear of your family’s loss. I will be thinking of you and praying for God’s comfort in the days ahead.
Karen Harbison
May 7, 2021 @ 3:28 pm
My sincere condolences. I’m so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers for all of the family.
Karen, Harold & Colleen Harbison
Ben, Lacie, Wyatt & Axel Madison
Mark Ford
May 7, 2021 @ 8:33 pm
My deepest sympathy to you Jackie and Mrs. Brixey (as well as the rest of the family. Respectfully
Christy Wright
May 7, 2021 @ 9:33 pm
Keith, so very sorry for the loss of your Dad. I remember his kindness and smile when I saw him years ago at Faith. I pray God’s continuing comfort, strength, and peace for you, your Mom, and sister and all the family. We hang onto the hope of heaven indeed
Melinda DeShazo Brenton
May 8, 2021 @ 12:28 pm
Vera, Jackie, Keith, and families,
I am so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. I know that he has gone to heaven where he is no longer suffering and will await the arrival of the rest of his family and friends. I will be lifting each of you in prayer for comfort and peace as well as strength to begin again in the days ahead with an empty place that once was filled by such a caring and compassionate man. Sending you hugs of love from my heart here to your hearts there. ???