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Jess Edward Fleming Jr.
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This obituary was originally published in the Roanoke Times.
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joyce & Art Rood
October 30, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Nadine West
January 5, 2012
I loved you , the last time I saw you told me you loved me 2 or 3 times. every one misses you so much ...
January 4, 2012
The doo dah man Is a one man band now. Not nearly as fun. I really miss my friend.
October 4, 2011
In The Arms Of An Angel, Fly Away From Here. mama
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Michelle Pruitt
August 22, 2011
Pick that banjo, Show me that grin, embrace me tightly,your laughter still echos...
think of you often, love & miss you.
<3 Michelle
August 22, 2011
happy birthday my son i love you always,i will meet you again
Max & Barbara Fleming
August 17, 2011
We have many good memories of Jeff and the times he and Kevin played together, and the many Christmas's we were all together at Granny's house in Roanoke. Kevin and Jeff were six months apart, so we can reflect on his would be 43 birthday on the 22nd It just seems like it's been a dream and really didn't happen. Someday maybe we will understand. We love you Gayle and Jess
Nadine west
August 16, 2011
I ll always remember the last time I saw Jeff, at bobby s pig picking. He told me several times that he loved me . I loved him too. aunt Nadine
June 28, 2011
play it well my boy play with the angels mama
mama fleming
June 18, 2011
you will always be remembered my son.sooo many great times with you as a father with lance and tyler. you and i could drink some beer and have a great hoe down.all the laughs will forever be in my drems. play some music up there boy happy fathers day!!! mama
Justin Maddra
November 6, 2009
You were my brother, and my friend. You were the person that I would come stay with on the weekend. You were the man I would shoot the mess with. I've known you all my life. We are all going to miss you. My thoughts and prayers are still with your family, Esp. Tammie, Tyler and Lance. We will meet again brother.
Doug Morrow
November 2, 2009
I am very late in finding this as I have moved to another state.Jess was a very good friend back in 1991 when I got out of the Army and into the car business.We shared alot and our paths were very similar for some time until he moved on.We lost a very good man with a great heart.My prayers to his great family and his children.You were a good friend Jess! Doug Morrow
Dusty Crone
February 18, 2009
I've just learned of this tragedy and am shocked and saddened. I met Jess in the early 90's while I was working at GMAC. Jess was quick to call me out on the corporate B.S. and taught me some life lessons in the car business! We became friends over time, drank a beer or two, and he taught me some awesome Greadful Dead tunes on the guitar! I moved away and didn't keep in touch over time, but I'll always remember his positive spirit! I'm very sorry to hear of this loss.
Ryan + Jolie Bonser
February 12, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with all
of you. Jeff was a great man. He will be missed.
Linda Ashby
February 12, 2009
Cathy , I am saddened to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Dan Schultheis Jr.
February 11, 2009
I have just learned and am so saddened by the passing of Jeff. He always greeted people with a friendly smile and a warm hand shake. Although time and distance has been put between us I have never forgotten all of the good times we had. He was a great man! My thoughts and prayers are with the Family!
Dana Rogers
February 8, 2009
Words can not express the sorrow I feel in the loss of my cousin, Jeff. I have so many fond memories of Jeff. We spent many Christmas and Easter holidays together at Grandma's house. Jeff was so full of life and so fun to be around. My only regret is that we did not stay in touch as we should have. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Uncle Jess, Aunt Gayle, Susan, Cathy, and those precious children, Tyler and Lance. My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. I love you...Dana
Nicole Weiss Durkin
February 6, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of Jess' passing and send my most sincere condolences to his family.
Kelly Moeow
February 6, 2009
Susan, Cathy, Mr. & Mrs. Fleming-
Thinking about you all and the fond memories I have of Jeff! Lots of love to you all and to Jeff's beautiful children, Tyler and Lance,
Randy Baker Sr
February 5, 2009
I met Jess and Tammie while working as the Body Shop Manager At Capital Pontiac GMC of Richmond in the 1990's. We were friends from that point forward. My Thoughts and prayers are with the entire Fleming Family. Jess was a Great person and will be missed dearly.
Sara Hatley
February 5, 2009
Tammie, Jack and Kathy,
Billy and I are so sorry for your loss. You are in our hearts and prayers. Tammie- Miss you so, I am always here for you.......love you- Sara and Billy Hatley
Scott Thomas
February 5, 2009
Jess was a good man...The world has lost a true child of the universe...I will miss his passion and wisdom and know we will one day meet again ..our burdens will be light and our guitars will be in tune
Ashley Davis Bryant
February 5, 2009
We are so saddened by the loss of Jess. His family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Mrs. Scott, Principal Norfolk Christian Schools Beach Campus
February 5, 2009
While we did not know Jess personally, we well know his sister Susan Bragg and her family. We are saddened at your loss, and are praying that God will comfort you in everyway. We will faithfully pray for your family. God himself understands what it is like to lose a loved one. May He strengthen and comfort you as you grieve together.
Beth Stefanko
February 5, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jess' family. My husband and I have many fond memories of Jess. He will be missed.
Terry Baldwin
February 5, 2009
The PJHS family has your family in our thoughts and our hearts. The students are overwhelmed with grief and sympathy for Tyler and her entire family.
Drew & Christy Polster
February 4, 2009
Jeff was always a joy to be around. Our thoughts are with Tyler & Lance.
sheila john
February 4, 2009
me and my sons, chris and mark will remember you as you were. love you, the john family
Al Croye
February 4, 2009
Dear Jess & Gayle, wish I could be with you in your time of grief, you have my deepest sympathy. I am glad that my son had a chance to know and enjoy Jess. You are all in my prayers.
JEFF,SANDY,JOSH AND AUTUMN FLEMING
February 4, 2009
JESS WILL BE SINCERELY MISSED. HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND TO EVERYONE AND A GREAT PERSON TO WORK WITH. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS WILL BE WITH YOU ALL.
Mark Croye
February 4, 2009
We will miss you terribly Jeff! Uniquely talented and caring people like you are one in a million! I was very proud to have you as a cousin all these years! Our thoughts and prayers are with your family!
BRENDA KNICLEY
February 4, 2009
I LOVED JESS VERY MUCH. HE WAS A WONDERFUL, KIND GENTLE PERSON. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. LOVE IN CHRIST.
Amy and Adam Manley
February 4, 2009
Dear Gayle, Jess and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you for your loss. Jess was such a wonderful person and someone we always looked forward to seeing at the lake. He will be greatly missed.
Hayden Family
February 4, 2009
Whenever we think of Jeff memories flood our minds and smiles and sometimes laughter comes about because he was just that type of person. Warm, welcoming, humorous for the benefit of others, generous and kind. Jeff touched our lives in his actions and words and we will miss him. Lucky us to be able to hold those memories of him that bring us happiness....thank you Jeff, we love you.
Tyler, Lance, Tammie and others who loved him - our prayers and thoughts are with you constantly these days. We love you too.
Bryan Horne
February 4, 2009
Jess was truly a wonderful and unique person. I'll never forget his wicked sense of humor.
We laughed for 2 days straight in Atlantic City. Even through all of the personal things he had been through, he never once said a harsh word toward his circumstance.
The man was loved by all of his co-workers here in Harrisonburg and will be sorely missed.
John Breslin
February 4, 2009
Jess was a fantastic guy and I truly enjoyed the experience of knowing him throughout our years of friendship. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. His memories always bring a smile to my face. He will be missed.
Jim Beloate
February 4, 2009
Tyler & Lance,My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chris Winn
February 3, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with Jess' family. Thinking back on the great times we had in high school and college my fondest memory is the trip we took to Atlanta for the Peach Bowl in the Midnight Rider. Jess, you will be missed.
Howard Dean
February 3, 2009
My prayers and deepest sympathies to the family of Jess. Jess was a special friend of mine. I will never forget singing John Prine songs with him in my kitchen the night I turned 40. Our favorite Prine tune was "The Great Compromise". I will forever miss you buddy. The world has just suffered a great loss......
Cathy McNice
February 3, 2009
Although Jeff and I hadn't kept in touch over the past few years, he was a big part of my life for a long time and I will forever miss him. My thoughts and prayers go out Cathy, Susan, Gayle, Jess, Tammie, Tyler and Lance and to all his friends.
Ann Hawley
February 3, 2009
Dear Jess, Gail and family,
There are no words to express our feelings at a time like this. I know you must have enjoyed raising Jeff and you must cling to these memories.
He and my daughter, Sara, went to Pizza Hut one time he was visiting Stella and she will always remember what fun they had and what a nice guy he was.
Please allow our Lord Jesus to carry you through this time and the future. He is the only one who can and He is always there for us. I have found it to be so.
Lori Staley
February 3, 2009
I've only known Jess for a year...we dated off an on from January thru August...I just wish i could have been a better friend to him these last few months...he was a joy to know with such a silly sense of humor, a beautiful smile that made his eyes disappear (and my heart skip a beat), and a tremendous gift of music...i will be forever grateful for having known him...it just was not long enough...
my deepest, heartfelt sympathies go out to his family and friends, but most especially to Tyler and Lance...he talked about you two all the time and loved you with a heart and a half...never, ever doubt that...now he's your guardian angel...
goodbye sweet Jess..you will be greatly missed..
Mark "T"
February 3, 2009
My prayers are with the family for God's peace and rest.
Jess.....play some heavenly jams dude!
HARRISONBURG HONDA SERVICE DEPARTMENT
February 3, 2009
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Charlie Flynn
February 3, 2009
I met Jess 5 years ago when I came to work here in Mechanicsville. I also had the pleasure of meeting many members of Jess' family, his dad, brother, sister and brother-in-law, and was flattered that Jess thought enough of me to allow me to work with some of you. I did occassionally hear from him after he moved to Harrisonburg, when we would exchange an e-mail joke or greeting. In fact I heard from him only a week ago Sunday. I only knew Jess a short time but I will miss him and think of him often. My thoughts and prayers are with him and all the members of his family.
Regina Orebaugh
February 3, 2009
Jess was an all around great person!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be greatly missed by his friends at Harrisonburg Auto Mall!!
Patrick Molloy
February 3, 2009
My prayers are with the entire family during this time of great loss. I will always remember the "Doo Dah Man" as the loving, giving soul that he was. I will search a lifetime and I know I will never find a more special friend. Love, peace and music to all.
Kitty Manley
February 3, 2009
Jess, Gayle and family members,
I know how little words written on a page can mean to you at such a time, but I still want to let you know that you are in my thoughts. Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss.
Leslie McRaney
February 3, 2009
To the Fleming's: I met Jess about 16 years ago and I never saw him without a smile on his face. He was a kind and compassionate person and a dear friend to my husband, Rob. His beautiful children will be a reminder of the person he was and he will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joyce and Glen Lyons
February 3, 2009
We knew Jeff since birth and always loved him as a son. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him. We will keep the family in our thoughts and prayers.
MENDY TAYLOR
February 3, 2009
JESS WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
Robert McRaney
February 3, 2009
To the famliy of one of the most joyful and loving men I have known, my good friend Jess. I will miss you very much and will keep all of your family in my thoughts and prayers. With much love from Rob.
Scott Whitmer
February 3, 2009
To the family & friends of Jess. So sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mitzi Pate
February 3, 2009
Uncle Jess is setting up a fund called Jess E. Fleming Jr. Children's Educational Fund today at Sun Trust Bank so be sure to check on that in lieu of flowers.
I believe we can never be so lost that we can not be found by Jesus, and through the love he offers, we can overcome any obstacle. I believe the storms of our life can make us stronger, and draw us closer to God whose love is limitless and available to all. I believe God can use each choice we make for the ultimate good and the most loving outcome. Our faith will uphold us through this terrible tragedy as we miss our dear Jeff who brought our family so much happiness and many laughs. My prayer is that we continue to shower Tyler and Lance in agape love and support as well as each other. I carry my family in my heart and I love you all. Blessed are they who mourn for they will be comforted. In prayer, Mitzi, Larry, Janna and Wesley Pate in League City, Texas
Clay Grogan
February 3, 2009
Fleming Family & Friends,
I wanted to extend my condolences. Jess was a good man. We had some great times in our high school days. He will be missed very much. My thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Bernice and Harold Deel
February 3, 2009
Our prayers and thoughts are with all
of you. We are with you in spirit. He will be missed
Cindy rigsbee
February 3, 2009
Jeff will be missed. He was a great son, father and cousin. He always made us laugh. Our prayers are with the family.
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