“As I journey through the land singing as I go, Pointing souls to Calvary– to the crimson flow, Many arrows pierce my soul from without, within; But my Lord leads me on, through Him I must win.”
John Arthur Fleming Sr. Age 85, of West Palm Beach, Florida quietly passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023 at Royal Palm Nursing Home. We request your prayers for the family and & Friends at this time.
Memorial Service: Saturday, February 11, 2023 Royal Palm Memorial Gardens (Niche Area) 5601 Greenwood Avenue West Palm Beach, Fl 33407 11:00AM
Life Story
On Friday, January 20, 2023, he heard the Master’s call and heeded to his call and departed this life into his eternal rest.
Mr. John Fleming Sr. was born to the late Annie Kate Hodges on January 16, 1938 in Georgetown, Georgia. He attended Kaigler Training School in Gerogetown, Georgia He attended the shady Grove A.M.E Church in Georgia.
In the late 50’s he went to the Southeast to Miami, Florida. In the early 60’s he returned home to marry his childhood sweetheart Mary Cenella Fleming. Together they moved to West Palm Beach, Florida.
Then came (The Bundles of Joy). John A. Fleming Jr. Gwendolyn Ann Fleming & Bruce Edward Fleming. (The Love Of His Life).
He was employed for 40+ years in the construction industry. He obtained his apprenticeship (TROWEL TRADES) at North Technical Educational Center in 1971. He had a vision of becoming his own boss and own and operated, (Fleming Landscaping).
He leaves to cherish his memories to his loving children, John Jr, Gwendolyn Ann, (Greg) & Bruce Edward (Carla). Rod Guyton (Melanie).
Grandchildren; Sharon Moore, Kendall Fleming (Zan), Ciara Bellamy (Maurice), Aunjanae Foster, Blake Napier (Whitley) Bruce Fleming Jr. & Kayla Fleming-Orman (Cameron). Great Grands; Laila, Chanel, Blake Jr, Za'Niye, Zailyn, Za'Khari, Cohen, Machai, Kyla, Kiara, Morgan, Makenzie, Anthony, Alexia, Armond. Sisters & Brothers; Eva Williams of Miami Florida, who preceded him in death in 2022. Dorothy Butcher of Chicago, who preceded him in death, Lenora Corner or WPB, who preceded him in death.
Lillie Corner of Miami Florida, Marie Hutchins of WPB, who preceded him in death. Boyette Fleming (Connie) of WPB, and Raleigh Fleming of WPB, who preceded him in death.j Sisters-in-law & Brothers-In-law; Cora Boyer (AB) of Brooklyn NY, preceded in death, Earlene McCarthy of Newark NJ, Nellie McCarthy of Newark NJ, preceded in death, Maudie McCarthy-Green of Eufaula Alabama, Annie McCarthy-Byrd of WPB, Fulton McCarthy of NJ, preceded in death, George McCarthy of Georgetown GA, who preceded him in death. (Aunt May), Charley McCarthy, preceded in death, John L McCarthy, preceded in death. Numerous nephews and nieces and a host of friends. A very Special Niece and Nephew, Shirley Hanks-Eppinger & Braxton Fleming. Special Friends Mr. Arron and Mary Wallace (Cordelle GA).
To the best Uncle I could ask for. I love you with all my heart. Thank you for always loving and caring for me. For so long I thought of you as my big brother instead of an Uncle. Sleep in heavenly peace and always remember my love for you, forever.
My sincere condolences to Mrs. Gwen and the entire family.
Love, Kimaiya 💜
Forever in my heart ❤️ Gwen
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