William Fitzgerald Sr., age 72, of Carlisle, OH; went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday March 29, 2011 after a long battle with cancer. William was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Christine; a daughter Carma, and his parents Howard and Thelma Fitzgerald. He is survived b y his children Christa (Larry) Wood, William Jr., (Magdleen) Fitzgerald; Rodney (Sandy) Fitzgerald, Jeffrey Fitzgerald, Patrick (Teresa) Fitzgerald, and a step daughter Kimberly Realy, 2 brothers Willard and George Fitzgerald; 16 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren, and a special friend Odus Rudd. Funeral services are Friday April 1, 2011 at 10am at Anderson Funeral Home 1357 E. 2nd St Franklin, OH with Odus Rudd officiating. Burial will be in Woodhill Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 5-8pm at the funeral home. Please visit www.anderson-fh.com to send an on line condolence.