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Grayson Fitzgerald

Nov 17, 1931 — Nov 29, 2025

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Grayson Goode Fitzgerald, 94, of Henrico, Virginia, passed away on November 29, 2025.

He was preceded in death by Wilbur Fisk Fitzgerald and Fannie Grace Hamilton Fitzgerald; brothers, Wilbur Fisk Fitzgerald, Jr. and Wade Fitzgerald; sister, Virginia Fitzgerald Jones; wives, Lee Fitzgerald and June Fitzgerald; granddaughter, Tabitha Wheeler; and niece, Cindy Hopkins. Survivors include his spouse, Patricia Kleis Fitzgerald; daughters, Deborah Smith (Blair), Donna Fitzgerald, Barbara Drummond (Mark), and Betsy Miller (David); step-children, Stephen Talley (Gail) and Robin Talley; grandchildren, Rebecca Smith, Caroline Smith, Matthew Miller (Jane), Collin Drummond (Mary), Connor Drummond (Hannah), Christopher Wheeler, Sarah Harder (Joel), Cameron Drummond, and Rachel Miller; great-grandchildren, Gianna Miller, Emery Miller, Jack Drummond, and Thomas Harder; step-grandchildren, Jessica Manning, Stephanie Talley, Kelsey Loftis (John), and Ryan Jones; step-greatgrandchildren, Parker Manning, Emma Manning, Lilly Manning, Andrew Loftis, Luke Loftis, and Zoey Loftis; and nephews, Wade Fitzgerald, Jr., Jay Jones, and Dr. David Jones.

Grayson graduated from MCV School of Pharmacy in 1954 and MCV School of Dentistry in 1958. He entered into the United States Air Force, served in Vietnam, and was honorably discharged with the final rank of Captain. Grayson was a retired dentist and a former pharmacist. He was a former member of the Hermitage and Indian Creek Country Clubs. Grayson enjoyed listening to classical music, traveling, golfing, and cooking.

A graveside service will be conducted Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 1:00PM in Cape Charles Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sandston Presbyterian Church, 13 North Confederate Avenue, Sandston, Virginia 23150.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www. doughtyfuneralhome.com.

Local arrangements made by Doughty Funeral Home in Exmore, Virginia.

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