Ken Fratesi

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Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 Plaza St.
West Helena, AR  72390
Monday, August 17, 2020
10:00 A.M.
Service Schedule
Graveside
Lone Tree Cemetery
1740 Hwy 79 B
Stuttgart, AR  72160
Monday, August 17, 2020
1:00 p.m.
Cemetery
Lone Tree Cemetery
1740 Hwy 79 B
Stuttgart, AR  72160
Ken Fratesi

of West Helena, AR

July 16, 1952 - August 12, 2020

Ken Fratesi, age 68, of West Helena, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020 in Helena, Arkansas. Mr. Fratesi was born July 16, 1952 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to the late Lawrence and Margaret Fratesi. He was a member of West Helena Baptist Church and managed the West Helena Water Company for many years.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Becky; daughter, Nichole Warren (Jody); three granddaughters, Lori Baker (Caleb), Haley Skinner (Andrew) and Sydney Warren; brother, Larry Fratesi (Dorothy); sister, Samantha Fratesi; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; his special ''second mom'', Margie Caffey; and his beloved pet, Little Bit.

Mr. Fratesi was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Austin Fratesi; and nephew, Heath Faver.

A visitation for Ken Fratesi will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 17, 2020 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home followed by a graveside service at 1:00 p.m. at Lone Tree Cemetery in Stuttgart. Brother Pat Greer will officiate.

Pallbearers are Todd Greer, Nathan Greer, Andrew Skinner, Jeffrey Fratesi, Bryan Wayman, Jake Greer, Travis Williams and Steve Darnall. Honorary pallbearers are Jody Warren, Nicholas Hillis, Mike Stone, Chris Stone, Larry Fisher, Mike Greer, Mark Greer and Matt Greer.

We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance to 75[%] of the chapel capacity. All attendees must provide and wear a mask that covers both mouth and nose before entering the building.

Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.

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20 Condolence(s)
Phyllis Norris
Little Rock, AR
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Friday, September 18, 2020

Becky,
You and your family continue to be in my prayers. Ken was such a fine guy and will be missed by many. I pray for God to comfort you all.

Tyrone Collins
Lexa, AR
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Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Ken you were a great boss and friend. You will be missed.

Kourtney Taylor-Davis
Little Rock, AR
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Monday, August 17, 2020

Ken, I thought the day you told us that you were retiring was a hard pill to swallow , but today was harder, love you always Ken !!!!

John
Moro, AR
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Monday, August 17, 2020

Sorry to here that Ken has passed. A true gentleman will be missed!

Bill Elwood
La Quinta, CA
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Sunday, August 16, 2020

I'm so sorry to hear about Ken. We haven't spoken in years due to many moves, but will always remember the good times we had in college and after when I used to come visit in althiemer.

Barbara King
Helena, AR
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Sunday, August 16, 2020

Becky and family...I am so sorry for you loss. Ken always made time for everyone, and may his memory be a blessing to all those who knew him. May God bless you and keep you in his care, now and in the days ahead.

Jean Clark
Poplar Grove, AR
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Saturday, August 15, 2020

So sorry for you loss. My prayers for Becky and family.

charles taylor
west helena, AR
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Saturday, August 15, 2020

Thinks for your friendship over the years. you will be missed but not forgotten rest in peace my friend

Betty Hutchens
West Helena, AR
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Saturday, August 15, 2020

I love him and will miss

Ken Bethge
Hot Springs, AR
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Saturday, August 15, 2020

Larry - Sorry to hear of Ken's passing. Keeping you in my prayers.

Ken Bethge
Hot Springs

Daphne Burt
West Helena, AR
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Saturday, August 15, 2020

Becky, so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers.

Ed Dunbar
Greenville, SC
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Friday, August 14, 2020

I am so sorry for your loss. While you sorrow, you sorrow not as others who have no hope for Ken is "...absent from the body and present with the Lord."

Ken was one of my first friends in school. We sat together at lunch during elementary school (since it was alpha order--D and F) and enjoyed birthday parties and ballgames together throughout grades 1-12.

May the Lord give you grace, mercy, and peace at this time.

Bubba and Betty Laxson
West Helena, AR
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Friday, August 14, 2020

My Husband and I will miss him. He was always helpful as a friend and neighbor. We are so glad we were able to have got to know him and Ms. Becky the flower lady as Bubba calls Ms Becky. She and I kept Mr. Ken and Bubba busy. With our Love and condolences.♥️♥️

Nichole Warren
Prairie Grove, AR
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Friday, August 14, 2020

My precious daddy, you are healed and whole again. I miss you so much and I’ll always be your little girl. I love you so much.

Marsha Gattin & Family
Hot Springs, AR
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Friday, August 14, 2020

Ours thoughts and prayers are with this family always. I will miss you bunches my “other brother”. I will do my best to watch out for Becky and your girls. Rest In Peace sweet Ken.

Randy & Kyla Smith
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Friday, August 14, 2020

Mr Ken was a wonderful man. Always a pleasure to carry on a conversation with. Prayers for the family.

PamSimmons
Fordyce, AR
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Friday, August 14, 2020

I am so sorry to hear this. Ken and I were classmates at Altheimer. He was a great friend. I will be praying for your family during this difficult time.

Carl Hutchens
Helena, AR
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Friday, August 14, 2020

So sorry for your loss! I’m so glad my dad had such a great friend with him as they us together!

Mike and Georgia Greer
Little Rock, AR
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Friday, August 14, 2020

May you rest in peace. Georgia and I love you and your family.
May God give Becky and Family comfort in the time ahead.
With Love Mike and Georgia.

The Garrison Family
Lexa, AR
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Friday, August 14, 2020

So sorry for the loss of yalls love one