Lawrence Ceedie Fitzmorris' Obituary
Lawrence Ceedie Fitzmorris passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020 at the age of 95. Beloved husband of the late Theora Olivieri Fitzmorris. Loving father of David Fitzmorris (Barbara), Paula Gail Ellis (the late, Joey), Linda Kay Maureau (David) and the late Brenda Jane Fitzmorris. Son of the late Larcie Bush Fitzmorris and Lawrence “Loren” Casen Fitzmorris. Brother of Willard, Jeron, Glen Ray Fitzmorris and the late Adrian Fitzmorris, Ollie Fitzmorris McGillivary and Lucille Fitzmorris Harriss. Grandfather of David, Chris (Fawn), Nicholas (Melanie), Ashlie, Ashley (Johnny) and Kaylee (Colby). Great-grandfather of Brianne, Kelsey, Gavin, Victoria, Ariah, Madeleine, Luke, Jacques, Gracelyn and Josie. Also survived by cousins, nieces and nephews.
Mr. Fitzmorris was a native and lifelong resident of Covington. He was a Merchant Marine World War II veteran, retired from Murphy Oil Refinery and foremost, he was a farmer at heart.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 11:00 AM with visitation on Saturday beginning at 9:00 AM.
Interment will follow in Pilgrim Rest Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Mr. Fitzmorris to be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.
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