Robert Edward Fritz Jr.

Robert Edward Fritz Jr. (Bob, Bobby), age 61 of Pittsburg, Tx. Following a short illness, he passed into heavens gates on January 8 with family at his side. Bob was born on July 6th,1962 in Newark, New Jersey. He has one surviving sister Kathleen Rice, niece Britiani Rice, nephew Chris Rice. great nieces Cameryn, Taylor and Logan Rice. He has 3 stepchildren Amanda Lassen McKinney, Kyle Lassen and Cara Lassen. He has one grandchild Tristen McKinney. He graduated from Plano East High school in 1980. He attended Kilgore College. He was employed in the truck industry handling parts, sales, category management and e commerce/customer satisfaction for Pilgrim’s Industries/Fleetpride his entire career. He was a beloved son, brother, father, uncle, “Pop”, and friend. He enjoyed spending time with family, traveling, going to concerts, attending professional sporting events and loving his dogs. He was the most liked person in the room and always had you laughing. His presence was a light to all he had ever known. Preceded in death by his parents Robert (Bob) and Blanche Fritz. Grandparents Frank and Virginia Estelle and Fred and Della Fritz. Celebration of life service will be held in the chapel of Welch funeral home in Longview, Texas Saturday January 20th, 2024. There will be visitation for family and friends at 1pm and the service will be held at 2pm.