ROBERT HUGO FITZGERALD III

On Saturday, April 7, 2018, at St. Anthony's Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK, Our Heavenly Father sent his Angels down to take home his beloved son, MSgt (Ret) Robert "Bobby" Hugo Fitzgerald III and to end all of his suffering and pain.

Bobby, 71, of Edmonds, OK, was born on May 21, 1946, in Petersburg, to the late Robert Hugo Fitzgerald, Sr. and Hibernia Hill Fitzgerald. He was baptized at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church and continued his Christian journey serving as a devoted and faithful member of People's Church in Oklahoma City, OK.

He attended the Petersburg Public Schools but received his diploma while serving in the U.S. Air Force. He continued his education after retiring from the U.S. Air Force, receiving an Associate Degree from Rose State College.

A twenty-four year Veteran of the U.S. Air Force he retired from Active Duty on October 31, 1987. Upon retirement he was employed by the U.S. Postal Service with twenty-three years of service and The Oklahoma City Independent School System with seventeen years of service

Bobby was an avid sports fan enjoying both football and basketball. However, he was always ready to talk about his favorite basketball team, the Oklahoma City "Thunder".

He is survived by his loving mother, Hibernia Fitzgerald of Petersburg; two devoted sons, Robert Hugo Fitzgerald IV (Ruby) of Houston, TX, and Korey Fitzgerald (Donna) of Austin, TX; six grandchildren, Robert Hugo Fitzgerald V (Samia), Jazmyme Rakiya Fitzgerald, Ryan Chandler Fitzgerald, and Dylan Alexander Fitzgerald, all of Houston, TX, Korey Fitzgerald, Jr. and Donovan Fitzgerald of Austin, TX; six great-grandchildren, Jordyn, Jada, Journei, and Riley Fitzgerald and Tristan and Trinity Flowers of Houston TX; step-daughter, Kavysania Ogles Mabry of Oklahoma; one brother, Russell A. Fitzgerald of Philadelphia, PA; four sisters, Ann Deliah Fitzgerald of Philadelphia, PA, Linda Fitzgerald, Stephanie McNeil (Olanza) and Wanda Taliaferro (Charles Sr.,) all of Petersburg; nieces, Vonda K. Fitzgerald and Jessica Taliaferro of Petersburg; nephews, Eric Fitzgerald of Wilmington, DE, Derrick McNeil (Javonna) of Smyrna, DE, Charles Taliaferro, Jr. (Tiffany) and Bryan Taliaferro of Petersburg, and Damon Ferrell of Norfolk; a host of great nieces, nephews and cousins; two special cousins, Carroll Crawford of Griffin, GA, and Karen Wyche of Petersburg; devoted friends, Sandra Walker of Petersburg, and Tiffany Walker of Oklahoma City, OK; devoted neighbors, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lair of Edmond, OK, and his church community and many friends in both Petersburg and Oklahoma.

Service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, April 14, 2018, at Zion Baptist Church, 225 Byrne Street, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Michael Shannon, Pastor, and Rev. Dr. Andrew J. White, Sr., eulogist. Interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery.

J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.