Fred R. Waites

Fred Ramon Waites, 84, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Fred was born on September 15, 1937, to the late Fred T. and Bobbye Waites in Pollock, Louisiana. Fred graduated from La Marque High School in 1956 and Sam Houston State. Fred served in the U.S. Navy.
Fred married the love of his life, Patricia, on December 22, 1964. During their 57-year loving marriage, Fred and Pat were blessed with three children. Fred is survived by his wife, Patricia; 3 children, Darryl Waites (Guadalupe), Kenny Waites (Terri), and Anita Waites Pope; 5 grandchildren, Darby Treat (Jordan), Colby Waites (Tasha), Zach Waites, Blakely and Lilly Pope; 3 great-grandchildren Tessa, James, and Ellie Jane Waites; brothers, Charlie, Robert (Marianne), and Ronnie (Debbie) Waites; 11 special nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Fred was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Margaret Woods; Glenda Waites; Sharon and Chuck Evers, and Jimmy Manning.
Fred and Pat moved to Helena, Arkansas in 1974 and made a home there with their children. Fred was the Distribution Warehouse Manager of Helena Chemical Company for 33 years. Fred and Pat retired in Hot Springs Village and made many friendships there. Fred was a born-again Christian and was active in both Balboa Baptist Church of Hot Springs Village and First Baptist Church of Helena. Fred served as a church Deacon for 45 years. One of Fred’s biggest passions was golfing. Fred was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening at his home. Fred was also a big Razorback fan, Go Hogs! Fred enjoyed travelling with Pat during their retirement.
A celebration of life for Fred Ramon Waites will be held at Balboa Baptist Church Thursday, March 3, 2022 in Hot Springs Village. Visitation will be held at Balboa Baptist from 10:00-11:00 AM with a funeral service immediately following. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 1:00 PM at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at 1501 W Maryland Ave, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72120.