Jimmy W. Fritts, age 78, of Xenia, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Shawnee Estates in Xenia. He was born in Pennington Gap, Virginia on March 16, 1947.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his wife: Frances Lee (Redwine) Fritts; his parents: Georgie (Middelton) and Lynnis Hart; his sister: Roma Jean Everitt; and brother-in-law: William Rhyan.

Jimmy is survived by his children: Amy Marie Yarbrough of Kingwood, TX and David Fritts of Bonham, TX; his sister: Sandy Rhyan of London, Ohio; special friend: Robert Sheese; 5 grandchildren. Jimmy was anxiously awaiting the arrival of his first great grandson.

He was an avid quarter mile drag car racer and raced many years at Kil-Kare Motor Speedway. He was a tinkerer and loved to build things. Jimmy also raised Macaw breed birds. He retired from Delphi.

Per Jimmy's wishes his life will be celebrated privately.