William "Billy" Robert Fitzgerald

William “Billy” Robert Fitzgerald, 60, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019, in Muncie, Indiana, following an extended illness. He was born on Tuesday, December 30, 1958, in Muncie, Indiana, the son of Wiley and Julia (Thomas) Fitzgerald. Billy enjoyed gardening, growing flowers, working on his truck, drawing, painting, and wood carving. Billy was one who loved to help people and he contributed to many organizations. Survivors include his mother, Julia Cougill; his siblings, Catheryn Pizzola, Melanie White, Scott Fitzgerald (wife, Becky), Wiley Fitzgerald, and Barb Fitzgerald (Wendell Mercer); uncles, Jerry (wife, Sharon) Thomas and Cecil (wife, Debbie) Thomas; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father; sister, Julie Thornburgh; nephew, William Pizzola; his maternal grandparents, Catheryn and Cecil Thomas; his paternal grandparents, Pansy and Lonal Fitzgerald; and aunts, Alberta Schmidt and JoAnne Thomas. Services to honor Billy will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2019, in Elm Ridge Funeral Home, 4600 West Kilgore Avenue, Muncie, Indiana, 47304 with Rev. John Young of Riverside United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow in Elm Ridge Memorial Park. Family and friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2019, at the funeral home. Billy is loved and will be missed by all who knew him. Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.elmridgefuneralhome.com.