Born June 20, 1939 in Augusta County, he was the son of the late Roy Thomas, Sr. and Margaret Wagner Preissler Fitzgerald.
He retired from the Department of Transportation after 23 years of service.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Ramona J. Chapman; his companion for over 26 years, Rebecca Jean Garrison.
Survivors include two sons, Roy T. Fitzgerald, lll and wife, Lisa of Albemarle County and Mitchell Todd Fitzgerald and wife, Sheila of Afton; four grandchildren, Alexandra Fitzgerald, Anna Fitzgerald, Mitchell Fitzgerald and wife, Miranda and Matthew Fitzgerald.
Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 12, 2015 at the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes.
Family and friends may share a memory, send condolences and sign the guest book by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com
