of Mountain View, AR
March 23, 2021
John R. Fitzgerald ''Lone Wolf'', 68, of Mountain View, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. John was born on July 12, 1952 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to the late Kenneth and Virginia Beaird Fitzgerald. John was a proud veteran of the United States Coast Guard and served in Vietnam; in addition to his military service John earned an Associate Arts degree in business management and art. He was a technical welder for 20 years in Oklahoma and a blacksmith for 12 years, 4 months, and 2 days at Stone County Ironworks in Mountain View, Arkansas. During a season of his life he spread the gospel as the preacher at Church of the Wilderness at his home, and taught Sunday School at Grace Fellowship Church of God in Mountain View, Arkansas. He loved to play guitar and fiddle on the square with his daughter Mary and her children, Cheyenne, Destiny, and Dakota. John was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend and will be greatly missed by all of his loving family and friends.
John is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 48 years, Janice Hambelton Fitzgerald; two daughters, Heather Miller and husband Robert of Paducah, Kentucky, and Mary Kathryn Burns and husband Everett of Mountain View, Arkansas; his twin sons, John Joseph Fitzgerald and wife Autumn and James Isaac Fitzgerald and wife Kelly both of Little Rock, Arkansas; three sisters, Karen Yanity and husband Jack of Pennsylvania, Judy Rutledge and husband Tim of Texas, and Kenna Fitzgerald of Mountain View, Arkansas; twelve grandchildren, Shawnna Wilson and husband Daniel of Ozark, Missouri, Robin Welch and husband Brayden of Cave City, Arkansas, Chloe Fitzgerald of Little Rock, Arkansas, Khristina Miller of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Cheyenne Balentine and husband Levi of Mountain View, Arkansas, Destiny Hancock of Mountain View, Arkansas, Ryder Fitzgerald of Little Rock, Arkansas, Dakota Hancock of Mountain View, Arkansas, Jaylo Burns of Mountain View, Arkansas, Beyah Fitzgerald of Little Rock, Arkansas, Rayna Fitzgerald of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Susie Burns of Mountain View, Arkansas; five great-grandchildren, Alan Wilson of Missouri, Jupytr Welch of Cave City, Arkansas, Jaycen Welch of Cave City, Arkansas, Logan Balentine of Mountain View, Arkansas and Kayleigh Welch of Cave City, Arkansas; Curt McClanahan, Scott Harrison, Becky Burns, and Sparky who he loved like his own children and many extended family and friends.
John was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Virginia Beaird Fitzgerald and both his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Visitation is Saturday, March 27, 2021 from 1:00-2:00 PM at Roller Crouch Chapel in Mountain View, Arkansas. Funeral services follow the visitation beginning at 2:00 PM with Pastor Terry Nance officiating. Interment will follow the service at Sunnyland Cemetery in Mountain View, Arkansas.
Pallbearers are Levi Balentine, Curt McClanahan, Alex Nance, Brayden Welch, Dakota Hancock, and David Powell. Honorary pallbearers are Scott Harrison, Dale Seavers, Norbet Sparky, Dar Stow, Terry Nance, and Mark Tolliver.
Military Honors rendered by United States Coast Guard Funeral Honors Team and the Stone County Honor Guard.
Roller Crouch Funeral Home in Mountain View, Arkansas is in charge of the arrangements.
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12 Condolence(s)
becky burns
Saturday, March 27, 2021
love and miss you dad
Brad Wyles
Friday, March 26, 2021
John Fitzgerald was a true leader of men. He dedicated his life to servicing the Lord. He is a true inspiration to us all, how he lived his life. This also reflects in his two sons John and James. I am proud to call them my brothers and I am blessed to know them. Sending our prayers and love to the Fitzgerald family.
Scott Harrison
Friday, March 26, 2021
My friend, teacher and brother in Christ. We shall all be together again soon.
We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.
2 Corinthians 5:8
Genny Reece
Friday, March 26, 2021
So sorry to hear of your loss.. I've only known your family for a short time but what a blessing it has been..Praying for God to comfort each one of you during this difficult time..
becky burns
Friday, March 26, 2021
love and miss you dad
Ann Cartwright
Thursday, March 25, 2021
Praying for Mrs. Janice, Mary, and the entire Family. I got the pleasure of meeting Mr. John and over several years getting to know him, only to find out he was a man of Faith and Family. His legacy was the seeds he planted in his Faith of Christ and his Family that he loved dearly. I know they will continue his good works. It's never easy saying good bye because he will be missed greatly. The only comfort is knowing that this is not a final good bye but a see you again when our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ returns.
beclub burns
Thursday, March 25, 2021
love and miss you dad
Judy Rutledge
Thursday, March 25, 2021
I'm sorry for the loss of my brother. He was loved by his family and will be missed.
Steve & MaryRae Moore
Thursday, March 25, 2021
Dear friends we are so so sorry for the loss of your grandfather, father, husband and dear friend. We pray for strength and peace in this time. God bless you all and may He keep you all safe with comfort and love.
Karen and Jack Yanity
Thursday, March 25, 2021
My heart is broken for the loss of my brother, John, but my comfort and joy is knowing that he is with his Savior. John was a good man and I will miss him terribly. May the Lord bless and comfort his wife, Janice, and all his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and everyone else who will miss his presence in their lives. May his soul rest in peace.
Mary Kathryn Burns
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
I miss you Daddy...didn't think I would be doing this any time soon..I thank God that you taught me Faith. It is the only thing that is getting myself thru this...I love you so much! I can't wait to see you in your glorified body coming with our Savior Jesus Christ! What a glorious day that will be!! Love, your baby girl cuddly
Nancy Hardin
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
I pray for comfort and peace for Mr. Fitzgerald's sweet wife, sons, and daughters. Mr. Fitzgerald was a true believer in Christ. What a wonderful blessing he continues to be to all who knew and loved him. He continues to live on in spirit in his wife, sons, daughters,daughers in law, sons in law, granddaughters, grandson, and all the people whose lives he touched with his faith and love. How wonderful to know that Mr. Fitzgerald is in the presence of Our Lord and that we will all see him again.