William E. "Bill" Fites, 89, Winamac, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. He passed away unexpectedly.

Bill was born Nov. 26, 1926, in Winamac, to the late Ike and Blanche Fites. He was a graduate of Winamac High School. Bill served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea during World War II. He was a life member of the VFW.

Bill was retired from Galbreath and had previously worked at Shepard's Chevrolet and Jim Dobson Ford as a parts manager. Bill was the former owner of the B&B Inn in Beardstown and had also been a part-time rural mail carrier.

Bill served on the Winamac Volunteer Fire Department for many years.

Bill enjoyed fishing and watching NASCAR. He loved his family dearly, especially his grandchildren. He will be sadly missed.

Survivors include daughters, Lois (George) Reynolds, Winamac, Carolyn (Chuck) Redlin, Winamac, Marilyn Rose, Marion, and Nancy (Mike) Abraham, Wanatah; son Steven (Minner) Fites, Winamac; 10 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by father Dwight "Ike" Fites; mother Blanche Baker Fites; brother Don Fites; and sisters, Jeanette Ginder and Lois Mae James.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. (EDT) Friday, June 17, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with the Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will take place in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (EDT) Friday, June 17, at Frain Mortuary.

Memorial contributions may be given to Pulaski Animal Center or American Heart Association.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.