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Fitzgerald, Edsel E.

Monday, December 25, 2006

Edsel E. Fitzgerald, age 76, of Chester, VA, died on Monday, December 25, 2006. He was the husband of 52 years of the late Esther Grey Davis Fitzgerald. Mr. Fitzgerald was born in Montebello, Nelson County, VA, the son of the late Robert Fulton and Della Snead Fitzgerald. He served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He had been a faithful member of Chester Baptist Church since 1972. Edsel genuinely loved people, and it had been said that he never met a stranger. He spent most of his working career as a salesman and had a unique way with people. He was very family oriented and loved family gatherings. He loved music and was fond of both kinds, Country AND Western. He is survived by four children, Sharon Fitzgerald Massie of Lexington, VA, John Davis Fitzgerald and wife Rebecca of Hanover, VA, Ellen Fitzgerald Sapko and husband Joseph of Chester, and Susan Fitzgerald Oliver and husband Jason of Chester; seven grandchildren, Sarah and Nathaniel Massie, Taylor, Emily, and Madison Fitzgerald, Colin and Lauren Sapko; brother, Edgar F. Fitzgerald and wife Mary of Amherst, VA; sister, Helen Fitzgerald Bledsoe and husband James of Houston, TX; brother, Calvert S. Fitzgerald and wife Mary of Buena Vista, VA; brother, C. Wayne Fitzgerald and wife Martha of Lexington, VA; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and a beloved cat, “Duke”. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Joyce Fitzgerald, a son, Edsel Elroy Fitzgerald, Jr., and a brother, Curtis D. Fitzgerald. A funeral service will be held Thursday, December 28th at 6 PM at Chester Baptist Church with a visitation to follow until 9 PM with Dr. Edward J. Stansfield officiating. Burial will be Friday, December 29th at 2 PM at Amherst Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 5511 Staples Mills Rd., Richmond, VA 23228, or to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com


Condolences

Susan,
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your Father, as he was one of the nicest easy going gentleman I have ever met.
I hope you are well.

~Christopher Crowder

Posted by: Christopher at January 4, 2007 02:42 PM

Sharon, John, Ellen and Susan,
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time. We have many special memories in our hearts.
All our love,
Karl, Kathy, Bradley and Benjamin Moore

Posted by: Kathy Fitzgerald Moore at December 28, 2006 11:42 PM

Dear Carolyn,

I was sorry to read of the death of your uncle. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care, Cat

Posted by: Cat Ballowe Mobley at December 28, 2006 10:51 AM

Your Mother and Father have always held a most special place in the hearts of all of our family. First and foremost, Christians - kind, compassionate, loving, thoughtful, fun to be around, a friend no matter what - that is only the beginning. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you right now. Your Daddy has joined forces with your Mother again and together they will watch over you all as they have always done.

Posted by: Jane (Poppell) Beard and Family at December 27, 2006 11:47 AM

To Calvin:
I extend my deepest and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your dear brother, Edsel. I know he will be missed by all who knew him. It is comforting to know that with Christ he lives again!! I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

I often reflect on our teenage years and the good times we had. It is sad that we lose contact when I lives change. My brother, Charles, would often speak of you when he would see you in his travels. I know it has been more than 40 years since I last saw you. Time goes by so fast.

Take care and God Bless!

Kathy Wilmer Collins

Posted by: Kathy Wilmer Collins at December 27, 2006 08:12 AM

To the Family Edsel E. Fitzgerald,
While reading in the news paper, I can across the name of your dear loved one.
I understand the pain that this time can cause, so I wanted to take this time to express my condolence to you for the loss of your loved one. I know that a time like this is never easy to deal with. If fact it causes only grief. That's why the scriptures at (1 Corth. 15:26)--Calls death an " Enemy" to mankind because it takes our loved ones away from us. However I wanted to share a thought with you that comforted me when I loss a family member in death. The man Job in ( Job 14:14) asks" If an able-bodied man dies can he live again?". Happily Jesus answers in ( John 5:28,29)-" Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life" Imagine a resurrection or a bringing back to life. And right here on earth.--( Ps.37:29)-“The righteous themselves will posses the earth. And they will reside forever upon it”. So our loved ones will live again! For Jesus in ( John 5:28) was relaying a promise from his heavenly Father-(Jehovah-(Ps.83:18) who at (Titus 1:2) says is a " God who can not lie" Well I hope that you will be able to draw some comfort from these scriptural thoughts as I did. Now I will end by saying, may you find peace in the bible's promises and in the treasured memories of your dear loved one.

Posted by: George at December 27, 2006 07:49 AM

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