Walter “Whitey” Fitzjerrells, 76, of Mount Vernon, Illinois passed away at 11:05 A.M. January 15, 2019 at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois. He was born February 11, 1942 in Jefferson County, Illinois to the late Kern Fitzjerrells and Ione (Gaskill) Fitzjerrells.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois. The Graveside Service will begin at 10:00 A.M. Friday, January 18, 2019 at Bethel Memorial Cemetery in Mount Vernon, Illinois with Reverend Benton Fitzjerrells officiating and Interment will follow. Memorials may be made to the donors choice.

Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.