James Radar Fitzgerald, better known as (Red), 84 of Waynesboro, passed away March 24, 2022 at his home after a lengthy illness.

He was born May 5, 1937 in Rockbridge County, the son of Steve Henry and Sylvia Irie (Bradds) Fitzgerald.

Surviving family members include James' companion, Nancy Snider of Waynesboro; four sons, James Ray Fitzgerald of Waynesboro, Danny Neil Fitzgerald (Joan) of Raphine, Timothy Allen Fitzgerald of Stuarts Draft, and William Alex Fitzgerald (Andrew) of Waynesboro; grandchildren, Tania Marie Fitzgerald Martin of Waynesboro, Danielle Star Fitzgerald of Mint Springs, Amanda Nicole Fitzgerald of Stuarts Draft, and Joshua Allen Fitzgerald of Stuarts Draft; 7 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandson; 3 brothers, Steve Fitzgerald of Florida, Robert Fitzgerald (Betty) of Lyndhurst, Perry Fitzgerald of Florida; one sister Becky Fitzgerald of Florida.

James was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Ruth (Braden) Fitzgerald; his brother, Henry Fitzgerald; and his sister Shirley (Fitzgerald) Hagy, and great grandchild, Isaiah Moses Martin.

A memorial service will be held 6 PM on Thursday March 31, 2022 at McDow Funeral Home Chapel.

Family will receive friends back at the home of Nancy Snider following the memorial service.