John was born in Bronx, New York February 19, 1943 to the late John Benjamin and Sara Bray Fitzgerald.
In addition to his parents John was predeceased by his loving wife Glenda Joyce Fitzgerald.
John was an army veteran serving a tour of duty in Vietnam.
A memorial gathering will be held Saturday, July 11, 2015 at Reeves Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Terry Miller officiating. The rendering of military honors will follow the service. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 10:30 to 11:00 am prior to the service.
Among those mourning his death are children, Benny Fitzgerald and wife Judy, Michelle Coleman and husband Ron and John Fitzgerald Hollis; grandchildren, Hailey Barefoot, Michael Barefoot, Nicholas Graham, Austin Graham, Kristen Graham and Lauren Hollis.