Frederick “Fred” Warren Permenter, 86, of Camp, Arkansas, passed away, Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at his home.
 He was born in Quitman, Arkansas, on July 20, 1938, son of Shadrick Owen and Mary Lee (Hill) Permenter. Fred was united in mar­riage to Dorthy Hamm on August 25, 1990, at Camp Methodist Church in Camp, Arkansas. During his work­ing years, Fred spent 35 years as a sewing machine mechanic. He loved to dance, especially the two step.
 Fred is survived by his wife, Dorthy Permenter of Camp, Arkansas; daughters, Anna McLaughlin of Ozark, Arkansas, Loretta Permenter of Ward, Arkansas and Brenda Dockins of Camp, Arkansas; son, Ron Smith of Michigan; sister, Patsy Burgess of Greenbrier, Arkansas; grandchildren, Tiffany, Tonya, Thomas, Jonathan, Joshua, Dawnessa, Hailey and Jayden; two great grandchildren; one great great grandchild and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and other family members.
 He was preceded in death by his daughter, Regina Zeigler; parents; three brothers and four sisters.
 Memorial services will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2024, beginning at 2:00 PM at Camp Cemetery in Camp, Arkansas.
 Arrangements entrusted to Doty Family Funeral Service of Salem, Arkansas.