Sumter, SC

Deacon Venro Fleming Jr., the son of the late Venro Fleming Sr. and Harriet Collins Fleming, was born September 8, 1953 and was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Prisma Healthcare Tuomey, Sumter, South Carolina. He was proceeded in death by one brother, Edward “Squeakie” Collins.

At an early age, Venro Fleming Jr. moved with his family from New Zion, South Carolina to Bridgeport Connecticut where he lived until moving back to South Carolina.

Deacon Venro worked at numerous trades in his life. However, in his latter years God blessed him to have his own business as a Contractor, doing residential and commercial renovations. Because of this he was able to give employment opportunities to family and friends. He leaves to cherish in fond memory his loving “Baby” his ‘friend’ and ‘partner”, Carolyn Allen of Sumter; his children Venro (Anissa) Cornelius Mayo, Jr., Lamont (Monica) Fleming, Samantha Fleming, Dashaun Fleming, Cornel (Ises) Fleming, Chanel “Nay Nay” Fleming and Tambria Fleming; twenty-two grandchildren; five great grandchildren; a sister, Patricia Fleming; six brothers, Eddie Fleming, James Lee Fleming and Albert Fleming all of Alcolu, SC. Elbert Fleming of Richmond Virginia, Joseph Fleming of New Milford CT. Carl “Mike’ Fleming of Bridgeport CT; several aunts; and a host of nieces, nephew, and cousins.

TESTIMONIAL

Deacon Venro Fleming Jr. had the heart of a servant. He loved people and rarely met a stranger. He loved making people smile. Friends would call on Deacon Fleming to help. He would give his last just to help someone. Whatever ministry Deacon Venro Fleming Jr. was affiliated with, he would find something for his hands to do. His greatest love was being a Door Keeper” in the House of the Lord and he did it with Excellence.

Funeral services for Mr. Fleming were held 11:00AM Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Howard Chapel AME Church Cemetery, 6338 Old Manning Road, New Zion, SC. Apostle Dr. Philip O. Coleman, officiating; Dr. Michael Richburg, Pastor Kenneth Shuler and Mr. Carl "Mike" Fleming, assisted.

Due to COVID-19 guidelines, the family is not receiving friends.