WILLIAM LARRY FITZPATRICK, age 77, departed this life on Friday, August 11, 2023, at STRHS Winchester following an extended illness.  Mr. Fitzpatrick was born in Winchester, Tenn., to the late Benny Franklin Fitzpatrick, Sr. and Elsie Lilliemae Brannon Fitzpatrick.  He was a member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Winchester.  Mr. Fitzpatrick was employed for approximately 25 years as manager of the Sewanee Market.  He was also employed after leaving Sewanee Mkt. at Bates Grocery in Winchester for approximately 13 years and was last employed for Wal-mart for 5 years when he retired.  He enjoyed fishing when he was younger.  He was an avid sports fan and his favorite teams were the N.Y. Yankees baseball team, the University of Alabama Football team and especially his favorite was the Vanderbilt Commodores.  He enjoyed cooking as well as eating. Mr. Fitzpatrick was a "fun loving" person that was always willing to help anyone that needed help.  He will be remembered as an honest man that loved his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Terry Fitzpatrick, brothers; James and Robert Taylor, Benny Fitzpatrick, Jr., Carlton and Lionel Fitzpatrick, sisters; Pauline Taylor, Jennie Mae Petty and Linda Kay Fitzpatrick.

He is survived by his wife, Vicki Fitzpatrick, sisters; Lina Lewis, Dorothy Taylor and husband, Howard, sons; Sean and Stacey Fitzpatrick all of Winchester.  A special close friend, Horace Mayes of Estill Springs and one granddaughter.

Services for Mr. Fitzpatrick will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 15, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services with Elder Edward L. Taylor, officiating.  Visitation for Mr. Fitzpatrick will be held from 11:00 A.M. Tuesday prior to the service at 1:00.

Interment will follow in the Winchester Memorial Park.