Rodriquez "Memphis" Fitzgerald, 36 of Paducah, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at Methodist South Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Thursday, November 6, 1986, in Memphis, Tennessee, he was the son of Rodney Fitzgerald and Patricia Brooks. Also surviving are sister, Kenisha Chalmers, brothers Rodney Fitzgerald Jr and Quinton Newborn. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:55 AM on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at Mt Gilliam Missionary Baptist Church, 1029 Raymond, Memphis, Tennessee. Funeral service will be at 12:00 PM on Saturday at Mt Gilliam Missionary Baptist Church located at 1029 Raymond Memphis, Tennessee 38114.
Interment will be Monday, December 12, 2022 at 11:00am in West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, 4000 Forest Hill Irene Road Memphis, TN.
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was sent for Rodriquez Fitzgerald - December 07, 2022
Golden Days Basket was sent for Rodriquez Fitzgerald - December 06, 2022
Healing Thoughts Arrangement was sent for Rodriquez Fitzgerald - December 04, 2022
America the Beautiful was sent for Rodriquez Fitzgerald - December 04, 2022
Rod saved my life when I was in Memphis. I can never in my life be so grateful for such a person like him and being able to meet a truly good soul. You will forever have a place in my heart 🩶 I hope you're resting easy now. love you rod
Rod saved my life when I was in Memphis. I can never in my life be so grateful for such a person like him and being able to meet a truly good soul. You will forever have a place in my heart 🩶 I hope you're resting easy now. love you rod
Hello, I served with Fitz in Okinawa, Japan and I later found out that we were both from Memphis. He was an absolute great person to work with and to have in your corner as a friend and teammate. Get your rest and continue to look out for us down here, My Brother...
To know him was to love him and boy did i love me some Rod! To the family, i send my deepest condolences to you all during this difficult time. Rod was truly one of the dopest souls I've ever met! The memories will live on forever..... Lauren
Praying for Strength, Peace, & Comfort for the Family! 🙏🏽
I met Rodriquez in the Air Force in 2006, at Weapons Technical School at Sheppard AFB, Tx. He came to our class after a month or so. But he was a great addition to it nonetheless. He had been the piece we were missing. There wasn't a day he didn't keep us laughing and have a smile on his face. You rarely saw him angry or upset. We took to each other like siblings. He showed me how to do that "Memphis walk" and there wasn't a day that went by when he didn't have me cracking up. He had such a beautiful soul and positive vibes. I will miss him dearly. Thank you for the memories Rodriquez. I offer my condolences in this difficult time.
My condolences to your family Keondra
Sending my condolences to the Fitzgerald family.
Sending love and comfort for you and your family! Love you All ! May God give you all strength during this time. Love Neka
I have worked with him several times in the past in a deployed environment and I have always enjoyed being around him. He was a great person to be around and it was my honor to know him Rest in peace brother.
Pat and family May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Love you ❤️ Shasta
Rest in Peace, Memphis.
RIP cousin. You always kept in touch with everyone. I always loved how you would just pop up in Colorado for a day or two. You will be missed. This family truly has an empty space now that you are gone. Love always your cousin Kim.
I bought you your first pair of cowboy boots. Took you baseball games. You had me wrapped around your finger when you asked for extra Fruit Roll Ups saying, "PEASE!" DJ and I now have a void in our lives. We miss you terribly. I'll see you in Heaven Rodriquez. You are now with your best friend, Grandaddy. We know you are safe.
Your Loving Cousins,
Vita and DJ
Sending my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Love you all!! Love CC
Sending my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Love you all!! Love CC
I pray God keep you, Pat and Kenisha, covered during this time! Love you! Jessica Glenn
May God continues to strengthen your heart. Love you Michelle Glenn
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