Gerald taught at North Posey Junior High School for his whole career as an Industrial Arts Teacher, retiring in 1996. He was a member of St. James West Methodist Church. He was a US Army Veteran. Gerald was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather and will be deeply missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Gerald is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marilyn (Butler) Fitts; son, Allen Fitts (Martye); grandsons, Scott, Braiden, Cody, and Patrick Fitts; daughter, Lisa Marie Fitts; brother, Douglas MacArthur Fitts (Patty) and sister, Freda Ann Steely (Howard).
Funeral Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 5, 2020, at Alexander North Chapel, and livestreamed at www.facebook.com/FuneralStreamUSA. Officiating will be Pastor Gene Backes, with entombment in Alexander Memorial Park. Friends may visit Friday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday from 12:00 until service time at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes or Alzheimer’s Hospice.
Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderNorthChapel.com.
