Dave Ali Fleming Obituary in Manning at Samuels Funeral Home, LLC.

Obituary For Dave Ali Fleming

Manning, SC

Dave Ali Fleming, Sr. answered God’s call on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at McLeod Regional Hospital in Florence, SC. He was born on May 6, 1949 in the Wilson Community of Clarendon County. He was the son of Everlena Bennett Fleming and the late Booker T. Fleming Sr.

Dave attended Wilson Elementary School and graduated from Manning Training High School in 1968, where he played football. After high school, he entered the Job Corps before being drafted into the Army in 1968. He completed two tours in Vietnam, during which he fought in the Vietnam War. Dave completed his military service at Fort Benning, Columbus, Georgia and was honorably discharged in January, 1975. He moved back home to Manning and attended Williamsburg Tech, Kingstree, South Carolina where he became a certified electrician, he later established his own business, Dave Fleming & Son Electric. Dave was an active member in the Biggers Community. He was a lifelong member of Biggers AME Church. He was the Pro Tem of the Trustee Board for many years and a member of the male chorus. At one point, Dave also enjoyed singing quartet. Dave was also a member of Masonic Lodge 99. He also organized the Biggers Braves baseball team.

Dave loved people and doing for others. He loved hosting cookouts, watching sports and hanging out with the fellows in his Man Cave. It always brought him joy having the family come together.

In 1971, Dave married his wife of 50 years, Lotte Henry Fleming. In this union, they were blessed with three children, Teresa Fleming (Arif Dantzler) of Philadelphia, PA, Dave Fleming Jr. (Armetria) of Charlotte, NC, and Maurice Fleming (Laravia) of Sumter, SC. Dave has eight grandkids and two great-grands. He leaves to cherish his legacy and loving memories are his wife, Lottie; children, Teresa, DJ and Maurice; grandchildren; his mother, Everlena; two brothers, Milton (Carolyn) and Wendell; three sisters, Shirley, Bobbie Gale, and Bertina; one brother-in- law, Earl Wilson; a host of nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Preceding him in death was his two brothers, Stanley and Booker T. Jr. and one sister, Liddia Wilson.

Funeral services for Mr. Fleming will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Hayes F. Samuels, Sr. Memorial Chapel, 114 North Church St., Manning, SC. Burial will follow in Muldrow Cemetery, Manning, SC.

The family is receiving friends at his residence, 1955 Kingstree Hwy., Manning, SC.

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Uncle Dave, I miss you and I will always treasure your memory. Love you, Angela

sorry I am so late offering my condolences, the sad part of being away from home, I would have been there if I was home, our prayers are with the family! Jake Witherspoon & Family

Prayers of comfort and strength to the Fleming family. Pastor Myra Pearson and family

Until we see you again Uncle Dave fly high

To the Fleming family may God Bless you all during this difficult time. Roosevelt Cordes AkA (Buck)

Mrs. Fleming and family, please accept our deepest condolences (Class of 88). May God comfort, keep and sustain you especially during this difficult time.

To my family,Dave will truly be miss he was someone you can talk to for hours and he will give you a laugh he just someone that make you feel right at home.Dave I truly miss you.your cuz Ann & family.

Lord Have Mercy 😩...R.I.Paradise Uncle Dave, your work here is done. Imma miss you big guy...Give my daddy a big hug for me...Until we meet again...Love you 🕊🕊💙🙏🏽

Mrs. Lottie, The class of '67 share the memories of Dave in our hearts. Sincerely in Prayer Always, Class President, Jimmie Williams & Class '67.

Lottie, We're lifting you and your family in prayer.

Am so sorry for your loss my condolences family

My condolences to you and your family. Will keep you uplifted in 🙏🏾 Artrell Manning

My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Always a kind man with a smile on his face. My condolences to the family

So sorry for your loss. My sympathy and prayers to Lottie, children and grands. Ethel L. Henry (cousin of Lottie)

To Lottie & Family,You have our Deepest Sympathy &Condolences.We shared lots o good times doing our School Years.(The 12D class) You were always A Gentle Heart With A Big Smile..Rest In Paradise Our Friend..Say Hello To Tommy For Me Please.Always Hazel 😇😇🙏🏾🙏🏾

I am extremely sorry for your loss. Praying God will continue to strengthen you all! Love Johnny, Esma, Kai and Koi

Mr. Dave I know you're in Heaven as you have gained your wings. A kindhearted man of very few words & a big smile. May God keep the family in the days & months to come ~ Charlotte Gibson & Family

Love you grandad I miss you so much think about you 24/7, I know your happy and don't fell any pain. LLG 🕊🕊❤❤- Madison

Will our deepest Sympathy. We will keep your family in our prayers. Shawn(Shane) McFadden and Family

Prayers to the family doing there time of bereavement

My deepest condolences to you Lottie and children and Ms. Nank and Dave's siblings

My deepest condolences to you Lottie and children. And to Mrs. Nank and Dave's siblings. Dave was a nice guy. Will miss seeing him driving his truck and sitting in his yard watching the chicken play. SIP Dave🌹

Dear Lottie, Ms. Everlena and family, We are so saddened by Dave's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The times,( Dell), spent with him will always be treasured memories, Dave touched many lives, and was always generous with whatever God blessed him with. He will be missed. May the Peace of God comfort and keep you all in the days ahead. Rev. Annette & Deacon Dell Ragin

Praying for the family during time. Pastor Marshall(Butch)Ivey, DBS

Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal,Take your rest Uncle Dave we love you but God love you more- Ahmean

You will truly be missed and we will always love you until we see you again.

TO THE FLEMING FAMILY: MY SYMAPTHY AND PRAYERS DURING THIS PERIOD OF BEAVERMENT. DAVE WILL BE MISS BY THOSE WHO NEW HIM. REST IN PEACE DAVE. YOUR COUSIN LOUIS ROBINSON JR., YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO

MY SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY OF DAVE FLEMING, MY BELOVED COUSIN.

My Beloved Cousin & Family, You are in my thoughts & I share your sorrow. Love you

Huline & Lee Goodman, Sorry for the loss of your love one. Please accept our sincere sympathy and prayers.

My condolences to the family you will be truly missed

MAY THE PEACE OF GOD KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING YOUR TIME OF BEREAVEMENT. BE STRONG LOTTIE, GOD IS ALWAYS THERE TO CONFORT YOU. FROM REV. DAVID WOODS JR AND FAMILY

Dave was the driving force behind our baseball team back in the day I will miss our talks about life and just his smile and the good times we had together you will be miss my friend.

I love you Uncle Dave. I will miss you wholeheartedly. May the life you live speak for you. Until we meet again. Job well done 💕💕💕

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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