Willie E. Fitzgerald

Mr. Willie E. Fitzgerald, 84, of 135 Ginger Drive, Danville, Virginia, departed this life Tuesday, October 27, 2020 in SOVAH Medical Center, in Danville, Virginia.

He was born February 15, 1936 in Keeling, VA to the late Ruby Fitzgerald and reared by his late grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Fitzgerald. He was married to Myrtle Howerton Fitzgerald, who survives.

He attended the public schools in Pittsylvania County and graduated from Southside High School.

He was a member of New Sandy Creek Baptist Church where he served on the Usher Board. Willie was employed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and was Vice President of SOAR. He was also a founding member of the East-Side Motorcycle Club.

In addition to his mother and grandparents, he was predeceased by a son, Willie Jr., and two sisters, Elna and Louise.

Willie is survived by his wife, Myrtle of the residence, four sons, Darrell Fitzgerald (Debbie), of Lockport, IL, Kenny Fitzgerald (Loretta),Danville, VA, Samuel D. Fitzgerald, of Greensboro, NC, and Troy Sydnor, of Martinsville, VA; 12 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Janice Hiett, Ruby Mae Stallings and Linda Strong (James), all of Willow Grove, PA.; three brothers-in-law, Jessie Evans, of Philadelphia., PA, Frank Howerton (Lola),Danville, VA, and John Howerton, of Bay Shore, NY; two sisters-in-law, Louise Howerton, of Danville, VA, and Johnsie Reid, of Richmond, VA; nieces, nephews, other relative and friends.

Graveside service will be Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 1 p.m. in Mountain Grove Church Cemetery by Rev. Larry Day.

Viewing will be Friday, October 30, 2020 from 4-7 p.m. from the Chapel of Howerton Funeral Home. The family will be present from 6-7 p.m.

FACE MASK AND SOCIAL DISTANCING ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL SERVICE!!

Howerton Funeral Home is assisting the Fitzgerald family.

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