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William James "Jimmy" Fitch
William James "Jimmy" Fitch
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Oct
2
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11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Laughlin Service Funeral Home
2320 Bob Wallace Ave., Huntsville, AL 35805
Oct
2
Graveside service
2:00 p.m.
Woodville Union Cemetery
12001-12023 Co Rd 8, Woodville, AL 35776
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Jimmy was born on February 14, 1948, in Huntsville to Clarence Rufus Fitch and Ruth Wood Fitch. He graduated from Lee High School and then served his country in the US Marine Corp. Jimmy was a lifelong salesman working in various industries.
He loved fishing and baseball and collected ballcaps and knives. His collection included over 300 ballcaps. Known for being thrifty, Jimmy's favorite saying was "No one can make a penny cry more than me."
Jimmy was best known for his devotion to his wife, Linda. They were married for 45 years, and he spoke fondly about her every day following her death in 2015. In addition to Linda, he was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Helen Goodman, Mary Anderson, and Butch Fitch.
Survivors include his nephew and best friend, Mike Goodman; niece, Kitty Goodman; nephew, Steve Anderson; niece, Cathy Gooch; and brothers-in-law, James Sapp and wife, Dorothy (the daughter he never had), and Bobby Sapp (Janet).
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Laughlin Service Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Woodville Union Cemetery.
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Upcoming Events
Oct
2
Visitation
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Laughlin Service Funeral Home
2320 Bob Wallace Ave., Huntsville, AL 35805
Oct
2
Graveside service
2:00 p.m.
Woodville Union Cemetery
12001-12023 Co Rd 8, Woodville, AL 35776