Clarence Houston Fitzgerald, 81, of Buena Vista, died Saturday, November 1, 2008.

He was born January 29. 1927 in Rockbridge County, a son of the late Bewey Fitzgerald and Ethel Fitzgerald.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ennis Fitzgerald and Clyde Fitzgerald.

He was retired from Reeves Brothers.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Hattie McDaniel Fitzerald; four children: Cathy F. Humphries and husband Bobby; S. Wayne Fitzgerald and wife, Jeannie, all of Buena Vista; Robert H. Fitzgerald (Bobby) and wife, Denise, of Lexington; Sandy F. Worth and husband, Denny, of Rockbridge County; two sisters: Mary Shanks of Buchanan and Lucille Smith of Natural Bridge; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

A special thanks for Dr. James Crews and nurse, Thelma, Dr. Frank England, Dr. Carrie Buckley and nurse, Nikki, Rockbridge Area Hospice (Sue, Beth, Marlene), and caregiver Penny Irvine. Also special friends Irene and Wilfert Breeden, Trish and Tommy Snider, and Fannie Russ.

The funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel with Rev. Hunter Phillips officiating. Burial will follow at the Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home.

Arrangements are being handled by the Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service, Buena Vista, Virginia.