Thomas Fite, 51, of Nixa, MO passed away in the afternoon hours of November 15th.

Thomas was born in Sullivan, MO on June 15, 1972. Thomas or "Tommy" as he was known to his friends and family, was a hard worker who held many occupations but most notably, worked and owned his own masonry company for many years. Tommy was a hands-on guy. He loved to build things, fix things, and teach his 3 kids everything and anything that he could.

Tommy met his wife, DeAnna, in 1996 at a mutual friend's wedding and were wed in June of 2001. Tommy and DeAnna embraced the blended family that they were. Tommy having a son from a previous marriage and DeAnna having a daughter. Tommy easily and comfortably stepped into the stepdad role and in January of 2000, Tommy and DeAnna welcomed their 3rd son into the world who made their beautiful and blended family, complete.

Tommy is survived by his wife DeAnna, his children, Skyler, Alex and Cortney, two grandchildren, Emberly and Sawyer, his daughter in-law Casey Fite, his mother Marlene Robinson, stepfather Wayne Robinson and five sisters Gretchen, Stacy, Ellen, Amanda, Adrienne and many nieces and nephews.

If you or anyone you know is struggling with thoughts of self-harm or addiction, please know you are not alone and there are resources out there. The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 by dialing 988.

No services are planned at this time.