James Byran

Fitzgerald

James Bryan Fitzgerald was born June 20, 1937 at Munger, MO. He departed this life on March 19, 2014 at his home in Lesterville. Bryan was the youngest son of Robert James Fitzgerald and Lora O'Bryan. On March 31, 1963 he married Verla Mills and two children joined this union, Jon Bryan Fitzgerald and Lora Allison Fitzgerald Sanders.

Bryan was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Robert Delos and four sisters, Kathleen, Rosalie, Amolee, and Rowena. He is survived by his wife Verla of nearly 51 years, his children, Jon and wife Roberta of Piedmont, MO, Allison and husband John of Lesterville, his four precious grandchildren, Garrett Michael and Peyton Rae Sanders of Lesterville, and Ryan Christopher and Jerod Lee Fitzgerald of Piedmont. Sisters, Wilma Jean Hodges and husband Donald of Doe Run, Nina Ruth Brady of Mehlville, and brother, Charles Douglas Fitzgerald and wife Nina of Middle Brook. Bryan is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Regarding his children, he always said they couldn't have picked better spouses.

Bryan served his country in the United States Army from, 1960-1962 in Baltimore, MD. He worked for Illinois Terminal until March 1967 when he joined Cominco American Magmont Mine and retired in December 1994, then served as consultant for them for some time. At work he was known all over the US and Canada Mining Industry as the accounting supervisor of Magmont. He was known to his co-workers as Jim, JB, or Fitz.

Bryan attended grade school at Munger, MO, and graduated as Salutatorian of the LHS Class of 1955. He has served his community on the School Board, President of the Lesterville Volunteer Fire Department, and Lesterville Lion's club. He also was a proud supporter of the Lesterville Cancer Crusaders and the Reynolds County Relay for Life.

Bryan was saved and Baptized into the Cedar Grove Baptist Church when he was young but faithfully worshipped with his family at Fellowship Baptist Church. Bryan enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and checking out everything on Taum Sauk. In most recent years, he was the local Cardinal Baseball Statistic expert.

Bryan spent the last few months at home sitting in his chair that, as Jerod said, "didn't do anything". The highlight of his day would be when his kids and grandkids came. He wasn't a "visiting person", but did enjoy visiting with his friends on the porch at Lenny's. He had some terrific friends in this group that were always ready to help him and his wife.

Visitation: Sat. March 22 ^nd 5 to 8 PM

Funeral Services: Sun. March 23 ^rd 2 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, MO

Minister: Mitch Bryant

Burial: Mills Cemetery

Pallbearers: Garrett Sanders,

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: Fellowship Baptist Church, Lesterville Alumni or charity of choice.