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He attended Jacksonville State University and was a supermarket owner.
He attended Jacksonville State University and was a supermarket owner.
Fite was elected as a Democrat to the Alabama House of Representatives in 2002. Fite died of a seizure on October 26, 2009. Lea Fite was instrumental in passing legislation in the Alabama House of Representatives to close a loophole denying coverage to victims of breast and cervical cancer.
Fite was known for bridging the gap between Republicans and Democrats in the Alabama State Legislature.
Fite was a politician reminiscent of better times. He was deeply connected with his constituents, and served the community both in a capacity as a politician and local community member.