Raymond Leslie Fitzgerald

Raymond Leslie Fitzgerald, age 82 of Arlington, Texas passed away from this life and into Heaven on March 25, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. Raymond was born July 17, 1943 in Talihina, Oklahoma to Walter and Naomi (Chesser) Fitzgerald. Raymond married his best friend and sweetheart, Patsy Ann (Johnson) of Whitesboro, Oklahoma on May 22, 1970. Raymond graduated from Talihina High School in 1961. After working different jobs after high school he then served 2 years in the United States Army which included 18 months in Korea. He then attended and graduated from Oklahoma State Tech in Okmulgee, Oklahoma for Air Conditioning & Refrigeration. Raymond was "Mr. Fix It." If you had something broken - he had an answer and wouldn't give up until it was fixed or working again. This trait is something he passed down to his son and grandsons. Raymond came from a large family and enjoyed visiting and catching up with them (and of course enjoying a cup of coffee) every chance he got. One of his favorite things to do was to go to his brother Carrol's cabin during deer season with some of his brothers, and nephews. Raymond retired from Dallas County in 2005 as a lead AC tech. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He was known for tracking down deals on goats and sheep with nothing but his trusty Mapsco. Raymond was a dedicated and loving husband, father, and grandfather. Raymond is survived by his wife, Patsy (Johnson) Fitzgerald of the home; children, Stanley Fitzgerald and wife Michelle of Whitesboro, Vicky Brinlee and husband Kevin of Alvarado, TX; grandchildren Jeremy Wade Fitzgerald of Panama, Jonathan Blake Fitzgerald and wife Sarah of Panama, and Emily Brinlee Rice and husband Cody of Arlington, TX; brothers, J.B. Fitzgerald and Dewey Fitzgerald and wife Diana; and many nieces & nephews and cousins. Raymond is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Naomi Fitzgerald; siblings, Marion Fitzgerald, Mae Bell, Georgia Parmley, Pauline Rose, Reba Holt, Herman Fitzgerald, Harry Fitzgerald, Gladys Moore, J.W. Fitzgerald, Alma Goltz, and Carrol Fitzgerald. Pallbearers are Alan Fitzgerald, Luke Fitzgerald, Charles Fitzgerald, Billy Price, Phillip Judkins, and Jay Johnson. Visitation will be on Thursday, April 2, 2026 from 4:00PM to 6:00PM at McCarn Funeral Service in Talihina, Oklahoma. Services will be on Friday, April 3rd, 2026 at 10:00AM at Victory Baptist Church in Talihina, Oklahoma with Bro. J.D. Weido and Bro. Danny Harris officiating. Services have been entrusted to McCarn Funeral Service.

Raymond Leslie Fitzgerald

July 17, 1943 - March 25, 2026