Jones Funeral Home | Sarasota, FL

Obituary For Joseph Fleetwood

Joseph "OJ" Fleetwood Sr., 71, of Sarasota, FL, passed away on Mar. 6, 2021. Visitation will be held from 6:00pm-8:00pm on Fri., Mar. 12, 2021 at Jones Funeral Home. Services will be held 1:00pm on Sat., Mar. 13, 2021 at Jones Funeral Home. Burial will be held 10:30am on Mon., Mar. 15, 2021 at Sarasota National Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

He leaves to cherish his memories: wife, Ophelia Fleetwood; son, Joseph Fleetwood III; daughter, Gwendalyn Fleetwood; sisters, Marion Fleetwood Gatling, Catherine Fleetwood Wilkins, RoseMary Fleetwood Carter; Felicia Fleetwood Daughtry; Joni Fleetwood, Joy Beth Fleetwood, and Tomeka Fleetwood; last living aunt, Viola Drew; grandchildren, Jaylen Hill, JaMichael Hill, Chance Fleetwood, and Nariyah Jones; special friend, Frank Bristol; a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends

Guest Book

To Marion and Family My sincere condolences to the family. Once a paratrooper always a paratrooper. You have made your final jump. Rest well. Retired sergeant first class Charles Perry.

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To Marion and Family My sincere condolences to the family. Once a paratrooper always a paratrooper. You have made your final jump. Rest well 🙏🏾🙏🏾 Retired SFC Charles L. Perry

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Rest peacefully Uncle OJ. I will continue to carry the torch on the battlefield under the Fleetwood name. Your fight is complete and your battle is won. Paratroopers never die, they just slip away!!

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Condolences to Marion & The Fleetwood Family of "OJ"His wife Ophelia, Gwen (daughter) Joseph Jr.(son)& grandchildren. Peace of God comfort you in this difficult time 🙏 Sorrowfully, Anne and Jerry

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Condolences to The Fleetwood Family death OJ may in RIP 💐

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Tô Sister Marion, Sister Cathy and Sister Joanie and the Fleetwood Family may God grant you the peace that comes through his Son, Jesus during the loss of your loved one. There is nothing impossible for God. Sister Gayla Parks

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My sincere condolences to my Family as they celebrate the life of OJ. My heart goes out to you in your time of sorry. May you find peace in the memories you cherish. Love, peace and joy, Cousin Martha Lewis Clark

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My dear brother, I will miss you so much and I am sad that you are not here but I know you are in a better place, enjoying the heavenly realm. Love, your oldest Sister Marion.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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