Obituary of Gary Wayne Fritts

Gary Fritts (Sky Walker), 59, unexpectedly passed away at home on Sunday, May 21, 2017. He was born in Carlisle, Ky on September 6, 1957. He was the son of Roy L. Fritts and Ethel Mae Conkright Fritts.

Gary lived the majority of his life in Lawrenceburg, Ky, but he also lived in Versailles, Ky for a part of his life. Early in his life, Gary’s occupation was with horses. He was responsible for taking a wild yearling thoroughbred and breaking them to ride and race. Then his life lead him into the printing business where his job was running a four color press for central baptist hospital. At last he owned his own roofing and carpentry business. Gary was a very hard worker and a lot of times would work from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.. in his spare time Gary loved to hunt and fish; he was the definition of an outdoorsman. He didn't need a tent to sleep in, only a tree to climb up. Gary was also good at and enjoyed gun-smithing when he could.

Gary is survived by his father, Roy L. Fritts; his son, Daron Wayne Fritts (Stephanie); two step-daughters, Brittany Pratt (Kyle) and Cortney Marie Sullivan (Seth Taylor); two brothers, Mike Fritts (Elaine) and Dwayne Fritts; two sisters, Brenda Riddell (Tony) and Debbie DeMoss (Ernie); seven grandchildren, Caleb Pettit, Emma Pettit, Delilah Mae Fritts, Makinley Adams, Knox Pratt, Anniston Pratt and Taylor Hawkins. 

Gary is predeceased by his mother, Ethel Mae Conkright Fritts.

Visitation will be at the Saffell House Funeral Home on Thursday, May 25, 2017 from 6-8 p.m..

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Saffell house Funeral Home to help with the funeral expenses.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Saffell House Funeral Home.

Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.saffellhousefuneralhome.com