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Clarence Fitch Obituary
Clarence Lewis Fitch Jr., 54, departed this life on Saturday, December 26, 2009.
He was born on April 28, 1955, in Charlottesville, Virginia, to the late Mary E. Fitch and Clarence Lewis Fitch Sr. Clarence was a graduate of Charlottesville High School.
Over the years, he worked for Centel Telephone Company, Yellow and Access Cab companies and the City of Charlottesville Recreation Center until he became ill. He truly enjoyed working with the kids at the recreation center and was a positive influence in many of their lives.
Earlier this year, Clarence rededicated his life to the Lord. He enjoyed Sunday school and Bible study at Evergreen Ministries. He was an inspiration to those who knew him and often spoke what was on his mind.
Clarence is survived by three sons, Clarence L. Fitch III and Raymond A. Fitch of Charlottesville, Virginia, and Kevin L. Fitch and his wife, Sheika, of Lynchburg, Virginia, and their mother, Betty M. Fitch; and four grandchildren, who were the joy of his life, Jazmen, Malaysia, Trinity and Kevin Fitch.
He is also survived by one sister, Clarice L. Fitch; two brothers, Roy L. Fitch Sr. and Glenn A. Fitch of Charlottesville; a dear friend, Gladys Saylor; great-aunt, Ellen Evans of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; two uncles, Robert Fitch of Nelson County, and Michael Fitch of New Jersey; two aunts, Mary Spence and Mary Brown, both of New Jersey; two nieces, Tanea and Katriece Fitch; two nephews, Roy L. Fitch Jr. and Marcus A. Fitch, all of Charlottesville; five great-nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, December 31, 2009, at Covenant Church of God, 1025 East Rio Road, with Pastor Stanley E. Woodfolk officiating. Interment will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens.
The family would like to thank everyone for their love, calls and prayers.
Condolences may be paid to the family at www.jfbellfuneralhome.com.
J. F. Bell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Lena Steppe-Jones
January 7, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Cynthia Williams Mendy
January 3, 2010
To the Fitch family:
It was a pleasure to know Clarence; we worked together on the Transportation and Media Ministries at First Baptist Church in Charlottesville. He will truly be missed. May the family find comfort, strength and guidance in God, and cherish the wonderful memories that you shared with Clarence. Peace and Blessings.
Monica gregory
January 3, 2010
I would like to send my thoughts and prayers to the family. May you find comfort in the lord. I pray god you peace!
bruce allen
January 1, 2010
may the peace an blessing be with you took me a minut but like the rest of your friends i converted probably making the angles laugh
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Goldie Walton
January 1, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Clarence will be missed. God Bless You All.
Goldie Parson Walton and Family,
Cotrina Paige
December 31, 2009
Fitch, My favorite cousin in the world I will love and remember him forever and ever.All the times we laughed and all the real advice that he instilled in me.I will use it always.I'm going to miss him sooooo much!
Lorine Brown
December 31, 2009
Clarice and Glen,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Elnora Grooms
December 31, 2009
Clarence will truly be missed for his great sense of humor and his kind generous spirit. May you find comfort in knowing that God cares for you and He will be with you always.
DOREEN WELLS
December 31, 2009
My Deepest Sympathy to you all: I am so sorry.Clarence was such a good friend and I will never forget him. I worked at the airport and he would come in and talk and smile. When ever I see him he would always smile and say " hello pretty lady. If I was standing at the bus stop waiting on the bus Clarence would not drive by if he sees you he would STOP pick you up and never ask for any money, He will be truly miss, I know he is with the Lord and God has picked another one of his flowers to keep with him. Keep your head up and God will touch all of your hearts. I know that your hearts are heavy but Clarence has gone home to be with the Lord and your Mom and Dad. May God watch over each one of you. He will be truly miss. Doreen Wells (Dodie)
December 30, 2009
To the fitch family may god strengthen you and get you through this time of sorrow. Clarence byby Brock
Virgina Beach,Virgina
December 30, 2009
to the fitch family may god strenth you in this time of sorrow. clarence byby brock virginia beach,virgina
Ronnie Sheffey
December 30, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Linda Jones
December 30, 2009
To The Fitch Family,
Holding you close in thought and prayer as you walk through this time. Praying that the Lord will Comfort you with His Peace, Surround you in His Love, and Encourage you with His Presence.
My Deepest Sympathy,
george steppe
December 30, 2009
to the fitch family sorry to here the passing of clarence may may god bless his soul.
December 30, 2009
I would like to extend my condolences to the Fitch Family. Clarence and I worked at central telephone company and became good friends. No matter what was going on in his life he always managed to keep a smile on his face and others as well. He was truly a good friend and I will never forget him. Now he's making someone in heaven smile. Shirley Braxton (Charlottesville, Va.)
sharon johnson
December 30, 2009
Raymond and Yoda may God continue to bless you both.I am sorry to hear of your fathers passing,you will always hold a special place in my heart.
Tiola Henderson
December 30, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ellen Coleman-Walker
December 30, 2009
Clarice, My sympathy to you and your family on the death of your brother Clarence. I have not seen him lately but I do remember that hardy hello and his smile. God be with you all at this time and may the memories help lesson the lost.
Angela Estes
December 30, 2009
To Roy and Family,
May your hearts be filled with joyous memories that you shared with Clarence. He will truly be missed.
Susan Carney
December 30, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
GEORGE TEX BROWN
December 30, 2009
TO ROY MY PRAYES ARE WITH YOU GEORGE TEX BROWN
December 30, 2009
To the Fitch Family
You have my deepest sympathy, may god keep you in his grace and mercy. I will miss Fitchy Pooh he was a special person.
Shirley Brown Smiley
Winston Salem NC
Delores J. Martin
December 30, 2009
The Fitch Family may God comfort you during you Grief. Delores Johnson Martin
robert fitch
December 30, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
thelma simpson
December 30, 2009
i am so sorry for your loss
RITA BENSON
December 30, 2009
TO CLARICE AND FAMILY MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO YOU. I WORKED WITH YOU BOTH AT CENTEL AND JUST HAPPENED TO SEE YOU BOTH AT WALMART A FEW WEEKS AGO CLARENCE WAS ALWAYS VERY NICE ALWAYS HAD A WONDERFUL SMILE. MAY THE LORD GIVE EACH OF YOU STRENGTH. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH EACH OF YOU.
Sherry Wilson- Gray
December 30, 2009
To Ray-Ray Squirmy and Yoda, I am so sorry to here about the loss of your Dad. Clarence was a good person who always greeted you with a smile and a joke. May God keep you all in His arms, and I will keep you in my prayers.
December 30, 2009
TO ROY MY PRAYES ARE WITH YOU GEORGE TEX BROWN
GEORGE TEX BROWN
December 30, 2009
TO ROY MY PRAYES ARE WITH YOU GEORGE TEX BROWN
Mattie Thompkins
December 30, 2009
To the Fitch Family,
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Frank and Cece Walker
December 30, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Sabena Thompson
December 30, 2009
To the Fitch Family,
My thoughts and prayers goes out to you in your time of sorrow. Clarence and that beautiful smile of his will be greatly missed.
December 30, 2009
We extend our most heartfelt sympathies to the family during this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories bring you comfort.
Frances and Paul Lee
t.j. crawford
December 30, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Margaret Proffitt
December 30, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
patricia seay
December 30, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
CRAIG, JOANN SHELTON AND FAMILY
December 30, 2009
TO THE FITCH FAMILY,
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEF. MAY YOUR MEMORIES BRING YOU COMFORT.
Joanne Cook-Cooper
December 30, 2009
To the Fitch Family
Squirmy and Ray Ray I am so sorry to hear of the loss of you Father, may God bless and keep you and your family at this time.Brian and I send our thoughts and prayers to you all.
patti Paige
December 30, 2009
Gladys, God place special people in our lives for a reason, you were clarence special person. May God bless you in your time of sorrow.
Patti Paige
December 30, 2009
Roy and family I'm sorry for your loss. God knows best, please accept my deepest sympathy.
Leona Brown
December 30, 2009
To Roy and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May the grace and mercy of God be a healing balm to you. As time pass the tears will be less and the memories sweeter. God bless each of you.
Jerome and Shirley Knox
December 30, 2009
We were sorry to hear of your loss. May God bring you peace during this time of sorrow. But earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. Hold on to the memories and Clarence will forever be with you. We will keep you in our prayers.
Cassandra Murphy
December 29, 2009
To the Fitch Family,
May God wrap his loving arms around you in this trying time. You will all be in my prayers.
Ron N. Johnson
December 29, 2009
To Roy and family,
My prayer is for God to show himself strong, loving and compassionate to the Fitch family during this difficult time of losing Clarence. I know you hurt; however, continue to fight the good fight of faith.
I love you man of God.
Love and peace,
TAYLOR FAMILY
December 29, 2009
TO THE FITCH FAMILY I PRAY FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY N THE TAYLOR'S FAMILY IS HERE IF U NEED US I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR THIS NEWS OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY ESPECIALLY HIS KIDS N GRANDKIDS U WILL BE MISS BAD!
December 29, 2009
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all in your time of sorrow. Delmar & Mary Carey Charlottesville
Coles & Smith Family
December 29, 2009
To The Fitch Family;
I send prayers of Peace and Comfort to you all in your time of sorrow. We will miss Mr. Clarence Fitch dearly.
Denise Dent
December 29, 2009
To the Fitch family,
my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am so very sorry for your loss....
Ellen Knight
December 29, 2009
Clarence was a great friend when I didn't have a car and he was driven yellow cab he would come to Boar Head Inn and pick me up. I told him offer how much I apprentice him. Now I would like to say to his family how sweet your brother was. He will be miss, but know that he is rest with the Lord. Be Bless Ellen Knight
Arthur Taylor
December 29, 2009
To the Fitch Family,
We will miss this wonderful brother.May God continue to bless your family.
December 28, 2009
To the Fitch Family, "You have my deepest sympathy" Ellen Brock Ayers
Anne Valentine
December 28, 2009
To Roy and family,
You have my deepest sympathies.May God bless and keep you.
carmelita wood
December 28, 2009
to the fitch family my deepest sympathy
katherine Moton
December 28, 2009
to clarice and family,
I am sorry to hear of your
loss,may God comfort you and your
family I will keep you in my Prayers.
Katherine moton
Earlene Jones
December 28, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
patti Paige
December 28, 2009
I,m so sorry to hear of your loss. please accept my deepest sympathies.
December 28, 2009
Clarice and family, I was very saddened to hear of the loss of your brother. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you during this time of bereavement and bring comfort to your heart.
Elder Rosemary Hayes
December 28, 2009
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
December 27, 2009
Clarice & Family,
We are very sorry about the loss of your loved one. You will be in our thoughts & prayers. With deepest sympathy. John & Kitty Burton
Herb Dickerson
December 27, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
clara and alexander eubanks
December 27, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Malthaus McDowell
December 27, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during such a tough time. Much Love,
Mattie, Mac, Marcus, Travis
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