The obituary of Pastor Bill Fitzhugh, Pastor of Family Church in Pine Bluff, Arkansas is incorrect!
In fact, it isn't just incorrect, it is blatantly false.
I know because Bill Fitzhugh was my father, though he tried and now apparently someone else is trying to keep it a secret.
Bill did not marry his high school sweetheart peggy as stated. He first married my mom, Sandra Gail Davis (maiden name) and had 2 children with her.
If he had married just peggy then neither myself, Greg Roberts, nor my sister Tammy would exist.
The obituary also fails to mention his grandchildren: Colton, Travis, and Danielle.
If you haven't read my dad's obituary you can do so by clicking BILL FITZHUGH OBITUARY
While I'm saddened learning the news of my father's passing on October 12, 2014, I'm also upset that the facts were blatantly disregarded here.
You see, my mom wasn't just a good mom, she was a good person too. And it is for this reason that I cannot let these facts go unnoticed.
She was always the one person we could count on, no matter what. And our grandparents, John and Frances Davis helped us and were appreciated more than they will ever know.
I'm talking about good, honest, hard working people who actually stood for something.....DOING WHAT WAS RIGHT!
Not spineless go along to get along, fake people who choose to keep following the same path.
I can't stand anyone who goes to church claiming to be a christian, and then lies and lives like they never stepped foot in god's door!
Yes, I'm calling whomever wrote the obituary, and those who aren't speaking out about it liars!
Think about it...put yourself in my shoes for a moment. Would you just sit there and let people tell lies to your congregation?
Or would you step up, do what is right by setting the record straight. Letting others know the REAL TRUTH and none of this "cover it up" political maneuvers to sweep it under the rug.
That's one of the biggest problems in today's society is no one stands up and speaks the truth, regardless of what others think.
I've tried for years to reach out to my dad, Bill Fitzhugh, so at the very least we would know one another should something happen.
Now I, nor my sister Tammy, will ever have that chance.
God knows the truth and he will deal with you when the time comes.
May you rest in peace dad.
Your flesh and blood son,
Greg
I've seen this blog pop on occasion when I google my church. Its a sad read. Its obvious that you have a lot of pain from your past. Your dad has mentioned in front of church that he was divorced. He did mentioned kids from a prior marriage. He did. I was stunned and grateful at the same time. A real flawed man just like the rest of us was up on stage preaching the word of God. He sold me on the gospel. I attribute him to changing my life. He was never perfect and never professed to be. None of us are. Its not worth your time or effort to go on speaking hate about a man that didn't measure up in your mind. Just go forward and be a better dad. Be a father to your kids like our heavenly Father is to us.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless.
I welcome all comments, but I'm left wondering why you take the time to do so then don't give your real name. Again, proving my point that people don't stand up for what is right.
ReplyDeleteI'm also curious as to why, as you say, he verified his past, yet didn't try to at least reach out to his kids. I'm sorry, that just makes no sense at all! And if he did come clean, on what date did he do so? After people read the facts on my blog?
The blog exists because he refused to have any relationship with his kids.....not his kids refusing him.
As for hate, no...I don't hate my dad, I strongly disagree with him. I urge you to go back and read my posts, feel my pain, my frustration, while at the same time knowing it comes from a son that loves the dad who didn't want to have a real relationship with his kids.
Hmmmm.....I think I deserve to express my thoughts and feelings about any and all of this situation as I have lived it. I'm not hiding behind a computer and only express the facts.
I agree, we are only human and all make mistakes, but for years before his passing he had the chance to make things right with his flesh and blood and instead chose to stay the course. THAT'S WRONG ANYWAY YOU SLICE IT!!!!
It is worth my time and effort to go on speaking the REAL TRUTH about my dad. If he had chosen to speak with his kids, as he should have done then you wouldn't be reading this.
My advice to you is walk a mile in someone else's shoes before you try to give advice on something you clearly don't have a clue about.
Let's see if you will post your real name.....we'll be waiting!
I think you summed it up best in your last sentence: " Be a father to your kids like our heavenly father is to us. "
DeleteThat's exactly my point!!!
I have a question. I am not stating that I disagree or agree just curious. If your name is Greg Roberts. Did another man adopt you? Your mother's maiden name is Davis and you bionic all father's name is Fitzhugh. Thanks
ReplyDeleteShaun
Duuuuuum! He said that Mr. Fitzhugh was married to his mother so that would be the reason behind this man's name also being Fitzhugh. You need to read everything before making such a comment. If you are married to a man and have children by this man they will carry this man's name.
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