Lord Fitzpatrick

Lord Fitzpatrick

1925 – 2022

Lord Fitzpatrick, 97, of Ila died on December 3, 2022 following a period of declining health.

Mr. Fitzpatrick was married to the late Virginia Ginn Fitzpatrick for 77 years; she predeceased him on November 20, 2021.  Survivors are his children Lane and Norma Fitzpatrick and Jane Fitzpatrick; grandchildren Sara F. and Tyler Pittman and Sallie Fitzpatrick, and great-grandchildren Cora Jane, Camden, and Cavan Pittman. Mr. Fitzpatrick was the son of the late Asberry and Bessie Lord Fitzpatrick.

Mr. Fitzpatrick was a veteran of World War II.   His service in the United States Navy included many months of deployment in the South Pacific Theater during a time of intense warfare.

Mr. Fitzpatrick was a member of Ila Baptist Church.  He retired from the United States Postal Service in Athens.

A graveside service at the Ila Cemetery will be held on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 4:00 P.M.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Ila Perpetual Care Cemetery Fund in care of James McCay (P.O. Box 294 Ila, GA 30647).

The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Kevin Adams and Staff and Dr. Patrick Retterbush and Staff for the exceptional care and compassion that have been provided to their father.  They also extend their heartfelt appreciation to the many friends who have bestowed care, concern, and acts of kindness during his declining years.

Lord and Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.