Eddie Gleason Fitzgerald

Eddie Gleason Fitzgerald, 86, of Lynchburg passed away Friday, November 9, 2018, at The Carrington. He was the husband of the late Ann Thomason Fitzgerald. Born September 15, 1932, he was the son of the late Tom Henry Fitzgerald and the late Pauline Martin Fitzgerald. Eddie was a retired, self-employed tree surgeon and a member of Jordan Baptist Church. Eddie is survived by his sisters, Bessie Shifflett of Lynchburg, Dorothy Burnette (Leon) of Hurt and Betty Gowen of Concord; and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 15, 2018, at St. Stephen’s Baptist Church Cemetery in Amherst with the Rev. Melvin Campbell officiating. There will be no scheduled hours of visitation, yet friends and family are welcome to visit at the funeral home. To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.whittenparkavenue.com Whitten Park Avenue Chapel is serving the family, (434) 845-4521.