James Middleton Fitzsimons

Dr. James Middleton “Mit” FitzSimons passed away Monday October 26, after a long, brave battle with congestive heart failure. Born and raised in Marietta, Georgia, Mit attended Campbell High School and Sewanee: The University of the South and received his PhD from Emory University. He dedicated his life to teaching and influenced many students during his time in the classroom. He will be remembered as a loving and loyal father, son, brother, father-in-law, teacher, and friend. He is survived by his children Jim FitzSimons, DVM and Anne FitzSimons; grandchildren Bella and Beckett Unger; his mother Howard Gramling Perkinson Lawrence; brothers Lee FitzSimons and Foster FitzSimons; sister Gayle Gragg, nephews Mike FitzSimons, Mark FitzSimons, and Matt Gragg; and niece MaryAnn Mason. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church in his honor: 571 Holt Road, Marietta, GA 30068. A memorial service will be held at St. Catherine’s on Sunday, November 29 at 2PM.