Edward L. Fitch

Obituary For Edward L. Fitch

1st Sergeant Edward L. Fitch, U. S. Army (Retired) transitioned home Wednesday, February 23, 2022. He was 77 years of age. The son of the late Harrison Edward and Ella Louise Walker Fitch, Edward was born in Charlottesville, Virginia and accepted Christ at an early age. He attended Jackson P. Burley High School, graduating in 1963. He served in the U. S. Army for over 22 years and worked on the security team at Morven Farms in Charlottesville.

After retirement, Edward traveled extensively, visiting places to include Turkey, China, Brazil, South Africa, and every state within the United States. He allowed his family and friends to see the world through his camera lens.

Edward was preceded in death by his siblings, Mary Bryant, James Fitch, Ronald Fitch and Harvey Fitch of Charlottesville, and Roland Fitch of Lynchburg, Virginia, and his son-in-law, Gregory Ingersoll of Columbus, GA. Edward leaves to cherish his memories: his daughter, Dr. Taneshia Fitch Ingersoll; his granddaughter, Madison Ingersoll; his best friend and confidant of over 52 years, Mrs. Betty L. Fitch, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The Homegoing Celebration for 1SG Edward L. Fitch will be held Friday, March 4, 2022 at 2:00 p.m., Graveside at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery.

Visitation is Friday, 9:30 til 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Services

Visitation

Mar

4

Progressive Funeral Home

4235 St. Mary's Road
Columbus, GA 31907

9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Homegoing Celebration

Mar

4

Fort Mitchell National Cemetery

553 AL-165
Fort Mitchell, AL 36856

2:00 PM

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