Arthur Hayford Fritz, Jr (aka Frog), age 72 was born to the late Irma Fritz Jones and Arthur Hayford Fritz, Sr on January 26,1954 in Dayton, Ohio.  He was a graduate of Roth High, class of 1973 and a graduate of Gardfield Skill Trade Center, graduated as a Welder.  He worked for the Waste Collection of Dayton, OH for many years.  One of his greatest fun activities was being a wrestler at Roth High School, winning many awards.  He accepted the Lord and was baptized at an early age.

Hayford was a devoted father, grandfather and friend.  He loved his family, and enjoyed being the center of attention as the jokester and funny man.

On June 4th, 2026, Hayford transitioned from this life to his heavenly home.  He is also preceded in death by his sisters; Vickie B. Fritz, Gail Fritz Curtiss, and brother - Dale Fritz.  He leaves to cherish precious memories, his daughters; Tracey Glenn (Steven), Merisha Fritz, sons: Devon Fritz (Amanda), Tianda Fritz, Kayron Fritz (Marissa), Malik Fritz; devoted sister - Deborah Fritz Davis; grandchildren; Myqal Fritz, Sean and Mia Staten, Stacey, Steven Jr., Terrell Glenn, Tymel Fritz, Zayde Kaym Fritz, Nehemiah Drake, and Janaya Drake.  Special friend Rodger Walton.  A host of other family and friends