He was born Nov. 29, 1946, in Rockbridge County to the late James “Jim” and Mamie Fitzgerald.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers; eight sisters; and son, Jessie Fitzgerald.

He is survived by his wife, Debra “Debbie” Fitzgerald; sons, William “Bill” Fitzgerald, James “Jim” Fitzgerald, John Fitzgerald, Henry “Butch” Fitzgerald Jr., all of Rockbridge County, and Kenny Patterson (Stacey) of Huntsville, Ala.; daughters, Frances Southers of Buena Vista, and Amanda Richmond of Blemo Bluff; numerous grandchildren; great grandchildren; great-greatgrandchildren; and his sister, Patsy Clark of Vesuvius.

There will be a memorial service at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at Victory Baptist Church in Buena Vista. Wayne Smith will be handling the eulogy.

Arrangements are being handled by Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services. N-G