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Dr. Alexander Stuart Fitzhugh III
1921 - 2003
Dr. Alexander Stuart Fitzhugh III
1921 - 2003
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Alexander Fitzhugh Obituary
Dr. Fitzhugh is survived by his wife Patricia, six children, two step children, seventeen grandchildren, and one great granddaughter. His children are Mary Fitzhugh Parra of Atlanta, GA, Alexis Saunders and husband Larry of Nashville, TN, Bob Fitzhugh and wife Debbie of Nashville, TN, Stuart Fitzhugh and wife Kellie of Griffin, GA, Beverly Dingley and husband Neil of Atlanta, GA, Bruce Fitzhugh and wife Heather of Nashville, TN, Lisa Garrison and husband Marty of Bryant, AR and Eric Butcher of Houston, TX.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital, 800 Marshall, Little Rock, AR 72202.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 2, 2003 in the Chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Custom Funerals & Cremations, 5800 West 12th Street, Little Rock, 661-9111. A Graveside Service will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Augusta Memorial Gardens in Augusta.
Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 2003 at the funeral home. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.griffinleggett.com.
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Barbara Henderson
May 5, 2003
Pat, I am so sorry you lost your beloved Stuart. We will miss him.
Lowell Staggs
May 2, 2003
I worked with Dr.Fitzhugh at Children's Hosp. and enjoyed that time. I was sorry when he left us, but happy he went on to something he though was important. My best wishes to Pat and the family. You have my prayers.
Dr. Carl & Barbara Krieger
May 2, 2003
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to the family of Dr Fitzhugh. Stuart was a Medical School classmate, Best Man at our wedding, and a wonderful person who will always be remembered greatly.
Pat Tripp
May 2, 2003
What a marvelous human being. I loved him dearly. Pat, you and the family will be in my prayers.
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Marcia Wilson
May 1, 2003
I will miss that "big bear" of a doctor. My prayers and thoughts go to Pat and the family. Peace be with you all.
Bonnie Dodson
May 1, 2003
I will always have the most wonderful memories of working child health clinics along the side of Dr. Fitzhugh in Eastern Arkansas. A gentle and kind spirit was ever present in him. Those large hands were always so tender with each and every child. I cherish those skills I learned from him.
Donna Bolanos
May 1, 2003
Pat, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I will never forget Dr. Fitzhugh working clinics in Eastern Arkansas or his love of the children - he made a difference in the lives of many. God Bless!
Donna Heflin
May 1, 2003
Pat, my prays are with you and your family. I still think about the times Dr. Fitzhugh use to come to Star City.
Carole Garner
April 30, 2003
From classmate at Berkeley to colleague at ADH, you were always a great support. Your holistic approach to caring for Arkansas's children inspired each of us to provide the best we knew from our own area of expertise. Your philosophy will live on.
Marye Jo Stetzer
April 30, 2003
Goodby Dr. Fitzhugh. You were a wonderful person and I will miss your humor. My condolences to Pat and the family.
Nina White
April 30, 2003
Farwell Dr. Fitzhugh. You were such an inspiration to me and so many others. My condolences to Pat and the family
Charleen Oerding
April 30, 2003
I didn't know Dr. Fitzhugh but want to extend condolences on behalf of all the Virginia Fitzhughs (descendants of William Fitzhugh, the Immigrant...1651-1701) for whom I am the Keeper of the Virginia Fitzhugh Database.
Sincerely,
Charleen Oerding
Virginia Shiras
April 30, 2003
My sympathy and prayers are with Pat and the family. Dr. Fitzhugh was a rare individual who "made a difference" in the lives of countless people. I'll always be grateful for his leadership in the state health department when I worked there. His legacy will live on.
Judy Chastain
April 30, 2003
Farewell, Dr. Fitzhugh. Your mentoring, inclusive, public health spirit lives on in us.
Jo Ann and David & Heather Bolick
April 29, 2003
Dr. Fitzhugh was an advocate for children and Public Health. His teachings and philosophies will live on the individuals he taught and mentored. We will all miss him deeply.
Rick D. & Beth Hogan
April 29, 2003
Dr. Fitzhugh will be remembered by the Health Department for his years of public service and his devotion to the many children in the state.
Staff of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home
April 29, 2003
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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