CORNELIA – William Franklin Fitzpatrick, 70, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2015, following an extended illness.
Mr. Fitzpatrick was born on November 14, 1944 in Ila, the son of the late J. D. and Frances Louise Seagraves Fitzpatrick. He was preceded in death by brothers, Lamar and Lorian Fitzpatrick; and sisters, Judy Standridge and Betty Fitzpatrick. Mr. Fitzpatrick was a member of the Baldwin Baptist Church. He was a retired over the road truck driver with 44 years of loyal and dedicated service.
Survivors include: his wife, Beatrice Fitzpatrick, Cornelia; daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Ronnie Long, Cornelia; sisters, Bonnie Hensley, Commerce, and Mary Ann Bonds, Ila; brothers, Weldon Fitzpatrick, Opp, Ala., and Phillip Fitzpatrick, Commerce; grandchildren, Amy Adams and fiancé, Malcom Myers, and Amber Long and fiancé, Andy Alexander; and great-grandchildren, Koen Alexander and Addison Myers.
There are no formal services planned at this time.
Those wishing to express condolences to the family may do so by visiting www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com
Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest.