William B. "Bill" Fleming

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William Fleming Obituary

FLEMING William B. "Bill" Fleming, age 60, of Columbus, played his last chord on earth, July 31, 2007. Graduate of Eastmoor Senior High School and The Ohio State University. Bill was a Columbus area musician where he was associated with the Columbus Folk Music Society, and also was an award winning host of The Songwriters Corner on ACTV/21. Preceded in death by his parents Margie and Paul D. "Pete" Fleming, Jr. Survived by brother, Paul D. "Dan" (Mary Ellen) Fleming, III, and their children, Paul (Sybil) Fleming, IV, Meredith (John) Canning, and Mark Fleming; sister, Patricia "Pat" Fleming, and her children, Michael (Beth Kohr) Ware and William "Bill" Ware; and many more friends than he knew. Funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, August 5, 2007, at SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 E. Livingston Ave., where family will receive friends, and jam session will be held from 2 p.m. until time of service. Private family inurnment. If desired, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Central Region, 870 Michigan Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43215, or the American Heart Association, Ohio Valley Affiliate, P.O. Box 163549, Columbus, Ohio 43216-3549. To share memories and condolences, please visit www.schoedinger.com. "Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries"

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Aug. 3, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for William Fleming

11 Entries

Carol Hughes

August 10, 2007

My sympathy to Patty, Michael, Bill, Dan & Mel. There were some significant & enjoyable times when our children were kids.
Pat, would love to hear from you via email.
Love, Carol (Conroy) Hughes

Cheryl Sullivan-Moore(Johnson)

August 9, 2007

May the Peace of the Lord be with you. Bill was a fine man and will truly be missed. I enjoyed working with him and watching the sparkle in his eyes and the glimmer in his smile. His energy filled the room.

Terrie Dennis Willoth

August 6, 2007

To friends and family of Bill Fleming -
I too was a classmate of Bill's and will miss his smiling face and infectious laugh. I was looking forward to seeing him at our 60th Birthday Party. What a kind and gentle man.

Jude Farley

August 5, 2007

For the Flemming Family and all who knew Bill,
The day that Tyler introduced me to Bill he was introduced as 'Torch' and that handle stuck for as long as we played together. He was always practicing or writing if he wasn't at work or working on something around the house. He threw himself into everything that we had to do with the band; getting and moving equipment, practice; he donated the basement of his home to build the studio in!! When the band went to Appalachia Studio to record, Bill had songs written and ready to perform. When we were on stage, he was prepared and consistant - and he was a friend that was there whenever I had need of him. We rarely spoke of God, but the Lord did a good work here. I will miss seeing Torch when I go home again...prayer to you all.

Tyler Loehnert

August 5, 2007

I am deeply saddened by the passing of a dear friend. I lived with Bill at 68 North, worked with him at the State Taxation Department, helped him build the studio in the basement, played with him in the group Napoleon Brandy, Buster and recorded songs at The Recording Workshop with him. Ironically, in moving recently, last Tuesday, I stumbled across our 45(remember those?) with Bill's A side song "Do You Think of Me?" Yes Bill, I thought of you and the many memories. Any of you that would like copies of old Bill music, I will try to get what I have onto CD. Email me with name and address. God Speed Bill, I still play some of your music, I hope that keeps you smiling.

Sharon Miller Sopha

August 4, 2007

To Bill's family and friends:

I'm so sorry for the loss of a great guy. We both attended EHS, and was looking forward to laughter, and stories from our past as I know he was planning on attending our 60th party. May God Bless you all.

Mary Etta Palmer

August 4, 2007

I remember Bill as a happy-go-lucky high schooler, cruising down the halls or just 'hanging with the boys' around school. I enjoyed his bio and was looking forward to getting to know him better. I offer my sympathies to those who were close to him and will miss him. Sincerely, Mary Etta (Bacon) Palmer

Carolyn Jones

August 4, 2007

Fleming Family - I was so sorry to hear about Bill - we went to school together at EHS - class of 1965 and he was looking forward to attending our 60th birthday party on August 10th. Prayers and good thoughts to all of you. Carolyn Tatman Jones - Class of 1965 - EHS

Rob Coffee

August 3, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of watching and playing with Bill at the Stagecoach. Also I learned alot from him on ACTV21 Songwriters Corner.

Janine Jablonski Huntington National Bank

August 3, 2007

Fleming Family,

I'm very sorry for the loss of your brother. I had the pleasure of meeting Bill a few times and must say each meeting was very enjoyable. My heart goes out to you.

Judy Brown (Page) (Collins)

August 3, 2007

My sympathies to the Fleming family. I was a friend of Pat Fleming years ago when we went to Nationwide Beauty Academy. I still remember the Fleming family and want to extend my sympathies. God has him in his keeping.
Judy Collins Brown

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