Franklin Fitzgerald

Mr. Franklin Fitzgerald, 48, of 3515 Old Mine Road, Gretna, VA, passed away Sunday morning at his residence. He was married to Kristan Fitzgerald, who survives.

He was born December 13, 1976.  He was the son of Frank Fitzgerald and JoAnn McLaughlin.

He was a member of New Hope AME Church and was employed by Pittsylvania School System.

Survivors in addition to his wife include a daughter, Makayla Fitzgerald of Gastonia, NC; three brothers, Henri Fitzgerald (Valentine) of Winston Salem, NC, Tron McLaughlin of Richmond, VA and Mont McLaughlin of Danville, VA; three sisters, Samantha Fitzgerald of Norfolk, VA, LaToya McLaughlin of Danville, VA and Tiffany McLaughlin of Windsor Mill, MD; his father-in-law, Joe Fuller; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral service for Mr. Fitzgerald will be Friday, September 5, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Howerton Funeral Home, with Reverend Prenceanna Craft, Eulogist.  Interment will follow in Greater Triumph Church Cemetery.

Viewing will be Thursday, September 4, 2025 from 4-6 p.m. from the Chapel of Howerton Funeral Home.

Howerton Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.                                          

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