William “Bill” Kent Fife, 70, of Tifton passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at his residence. A memorial service will be held for Mr. Fife at 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 18, 2025, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Ronny Vice officiating. Mr. Fife will be laid to rest at a later date. The family will receive friends on Monday, August 18, 2025, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of the service.
Born January 23, 1955, in Canton, Ohio, Mr. Fife was the son of the late James Addison Fife and Jeanne Stettner Fife. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one grandchild, Aiden Palpallatoc. He graduated from Hiram College in Ohio with a Bachelor’s degree and went on to own and operate his own salvage yard Speedys U Pull Automotive in Albany, a career he truly loved. A lifelong car enthusiast, Mr. Fife not only enjoyed collecting cars, but also raced them in his younger years. His passion for automobiles led him to spend many weekends at swap meets and car shows. Above all, he had a deep love for his family and a steadfast Christian faith, which guided him throughout his life. He was a devoted member of Grace Baptist Church of Tifton.
Mr. Fife is survived by his loving wife, Heather Futrill Fife of Tifton; two sons, Alex Andrew and his wife Grace Fife of Pembroke Pines, Florida, and Jacob Kent Fife of Savannah; and two daughters, Lindsey Suzanne Fife of Savannah and Madison Elizabeth Fife of Tifton.
He is also survived by his brother, Brian Fife and his husband Joe Pelcher of Chagrin Falls, Ohio; one sister Patricia Schaeffer of Leetonia, Ohio; his cousin Glen and Cheryl Froelich of Ohio, with whom he shared a close bond from childhood and throughout his life; and one cherished granddaughter, Alexandria Smith. He will be deeply missed by his extended family and many friends whose lives were touched by his kindness, humor, and unwavering love.