Rollins Eugene Fritts

Rollins Eugene Fritts Junior, son of Rollins and Peggy Eckman Fritts, was born April 3, 1955 in St. Louis Missouri and departed this life January 6, 2024 at Lake Regional Hospital, Osage Beach, Missouri at the age of 68. Rollins attended school in Marshfield, Missouri prior to joining the United States Marine Corp on June 20, 1972. During Rollins time in the Marine Corp, he completed his high school education and served in Okinawa during Vietnam. Serving his country through the Marines truly shaped his adult life. From 1986-1989 Gene also served in the Army Reserves. After the Marine Corp, Rollins pursued a career in law enforcement. He was employed by the Richland Police Department in the 1980’s and was quickly promoted to Chief of Police. He transferred to the St. Robert Police Department where he retired as a Detective Police Officer. Rollins was a man of many talents and hobbies. During his short 68 years, he owned several businesses such as freight trucking, gun sales and repairs, and a horse farm. Rollins was a believer in Christ, he joined the First Baptist Church of Richland and was Baptized on December 14, 2014. Rollins served as Post Commander of the American Legion Post 240 through which he enhanced the community, provided leadership, and gained not only new friends but even more he called family. Rollins had three daughters which were his pride and joy, his “best accomplishments” in life. Rollins enjoyed spending time with family and friends, a lot of time was spent doing his favorite hobbies such as riding motorcycles, hunting, fishing, camping, and floating the Gasconade river. Rollins always had a story to tell and enjoyed giving those he loved a hard time with friendly bantering. He was preceded in death by his parents, two daughters, Michele Hope Fritts and Tracy (Fritts) Jamieson; and one brother, Charley Fritts. Gene leaves behind to cherish his memory one daughter, Kalin "Dannielle" Fritts of Richland, Missouri; one brother William "Billy" Fritts (Rebecca) of Richland, Missouri; sister-in-law: Joyce Fritts of Richland, Missouri; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many friends. Gene had a servants heart and stood ready to serve wherever he was needed. Gene will be greatly missed by those he loved. A Celebration of Life Service was held Sunday, January 21, 2024 in the American Legion Post 240 of Richland. Bryce Pemberton opened with prayer. Speaker Amy Payne officiated, and Jordan Payne gave the reading of the obituary. Recorded songs “Spirit In the Sky” and “Amazing Grace” were played. The Roll call, Flag presentation and Taps were provided by the American Legion Post 240. Inurnment will be held at a later date in the Oaklawn Cemetery of Richland. Arrangements were under the care and direction of Memorial Chapel of Richland. Memorial contributions may be left in memory of USMC Veteran, Rollins Eugene "Gene" Fritts and may be left at the Memorial Chapel of Richland. Online condolences may be sent to www.memorialchapelsandcrematory.com

Rollins Eugene Fritts

April 3, 1955 - January 6, 2024