Ernest "Ernie"

Fitzgerald, Iii

Ernest "Ernie" Fitzgerald III was born on August 14, 1964 in Harlan, Ky. The only child to the late Ernest Jr. and Elizabeth Brownfield Fitzgerald, Ernie was a graduate of Harlan High School. He accepted Christ at an early age – being a member of First Baptist Church North Main Street, Harlan and later – most recently becoming a member of Macedonia Baptist Church of Cumberland, KY.

He was employed by the Northern Ohio Field Service as an inspector for the regional mortgage firm until his health started to decline. Ernie was well known all over the county and several surrounding counties as well. He is the end of the Fitzgerald generation.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Devon Cole, Alexis Cole and Justin Cole (Sarah); two grandchildren, Elijah Cole and Madison Cole; very special friend, Heather Montgomery and her son, Noah Lee Montgomery; one uncle, N. Tyrone Fitzgerald, Cumberland; special aunt, Della Butler; his aunts Teresa Gholston, Sonya Blanton (Marvin), and Audrey Massey (Jerry); his favorite cousin, who was more like a sister, Michelle Robinson; special cousin, Robert Sanford, Jr. (Regina); great-aunt, Mary Young; and a host of cousins, other relatives and dear friends.

Visitation for Ernie Fitzgerald will be held Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 12 noon until 1 pm at Harlan Funeral Home.

Funeral services will follow at 1 pm with Elder Terry Turner of the Clover Street Church of Christ officiating.

Interment services will be private.

Harlan Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.