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Tom Fletcher Obituary

Athens Thomas Edward "Tom" Fletcher, age 88, of Athens, died early Monday morning, Nov. 28, 2022 at his home with his family. Born June 4, 1934 in Shinston, WV, he was the son of the late Charles "Harold" Fletcher and Ruby Sullivan Fletcher.

A 1952 graduate of Shade High School, he was employed at Harris Furniture of Athens and also self employed as a carpet layer. He had also worked for Grueser Dairy Farm and area home maintenance. He was a member, Trustee and organized the gospel music program (2nd and 4th Friday of the month) at Graham's Chapel Church. He was involved in local children's ministry and a 4H Advisor. He and his late wife were foster parents for 16 children and was a lifelong area resident.

Tom is survived by five daughters, Ann (Glen) Goins of Athens, Linda (Donald) Gusinger of Shade, Teena (John) Adkins of Albany, Davena Fletcher Conant of Athens and Pamela (Lili) Gifford of Cleveland; a son, Michael (Susan) Fletcher of The Plains; thirteen grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; six great, great grandchildren; two sisters in law, Joey Fletcher of Athens and Dixie Fletcher of Jackson; also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy "Jane" McClain Fletcher who died in 1999; a daughter, Cammy Wilson; a son in law, Robert Conant; three brothers, Charles Robert, Paul and James Fletcher; and a sister-in-law, Garnet Fletcher. Funeral service will be conducted by his family on Friday at 11:00 a.m. at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home. Burial will be in Graham's Chapel Cemetery, Lodi Township. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register at www.jagersfuneralhome.com. Tom Fletcher

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Published by The Athens Messenger on Nov. 28, 2022.

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Dan Saylor

December 3, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jennifer Trout

December 2, 2022

Your family is in our thoughts. May happy memories bring you comfort.
-Karen, Scott, Jennifer and Daniel

Sharon McLead

December 2, 2022

Teena and John I am so sorry for the passing of your father Tom I am praying for you

Mike Altier

December 2, 2022

Tom will be missed by all his friends & family. GOD BLESS

Barry O'BRIEN

December 2, 2022

My condolences and prayers
Barry OBrien

Reta Mash

December 1, 2022

So very sorry for your loss, God be with you guys as you go through this. Much love...

Juanita McLead

December 1, 2022

Ann, my condolences to the loss of your father.

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Tony Gould

November 28, 2022

Sorry for your loss, Your dad will be missed, sending prayers to all of you

Todd Cooper

November 28, 2022

So sorry to hear this. Some of my earliest memories are of Tom coming and buying corn from my dad to feed his pigs. He will be sadly missed.

The Williams Family

November 28, 2022

We Love y’all like family ❣.
Praying y’all can even fathom his view from HEAVEN ❣❣ And how he is singing Up there and visiting with all his friends and loved ones
Matthew 25:21 - This is his verse!!

Shirley Dailey

November 28, 2022

Tom was such a kind and gentle soul. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers for the family.
Rest In Peace, friend.

Kelly Sebring

November 28, 2022

I'm truly sorry for the loss of you beloved Father. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Pamela Gifford

November 28, 2022

I'm so grateful to have had this great man as a father figure in my life. Years ago I got to sit with you and we just talked about all the crazy things I would do. He always made me feel like I was one of family. I let him know I always considered him as a father no matter what.

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