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John Fleming Obituary
Augusta, GA—Mr. John Fleming, 90, entered into rest Sunday, May 17, 2020.
John was born in Winston Salem, NC but grew up in Augusta. He was a graduate of the Academy of Richmond County, where he played football. He then received a full football scholarship to play at Wofford College. After graduation he enrolled in the University of Georgia School of Law. While at Georgia, he was drafted into the United States Army where he became a 2nd Lieutenant in the infantry and was awarded the Purple Heart for an injury he received in the Korean Conflict. Following his recovery from his injury, he returned to UGA to complete his Juris Prudence while student coaching for the football team. He then returned to Augusta to practice law with his brother Bill at Nicholson & Fleming Law Firm.
He was an active member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Also, he was a former President for the Richmond County Board of Education; a member of the Georgia State Bar Association and the Augusta Bar Association, as well as many other organizations. He also enjoyed being a college football referee.
Family members include his daughter: Christi Kay (Michelle); son: John Carl Fleming; granddaughters: Stella and Kristen Fleming; and nephews: William M. Fleming (Nadya), Brendan N. Fleming (Sherry), and Dr. Alfred Devine (Aileen). He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Effie Fleming, brother, Judge William Fleming and his sister: Nell Vaughn.
A graveside service will be Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. in Westover Memorial Park with Dr. Danny Barton officiating. The family will receive friends following the graveside service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Terrier Club at Wofford College, 429 N. Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303.
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com
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Maxine Lariscy
May 31, 2020
John was a wonderful and caring man. I am honored to be a friend and to have John as a close friend. He will be so very missed By many. Maxine Lariscy
Albert Boudy
May 24, 2020
To the Fleming Family. On behalf of the Department of Georgia Disabled American Veterans, we express our heartfelt condolences and prayers on the passing of Mr. Fleming. May God bless and watch over you during your time of bereavement. And, may His grace and peace comfort you in the days ahead. May Mr. Fleming rest in peace and his memory be a blessing. Thank you, Comrade John Fleming, United States Army for your service to our Nation. Albert Boudy, DAV State Chaplain
Patti Shirey
May 20, 2020
What a wonderful man. I will always remember him singing at Michael's and always having a smile on his face
RIP John
Patti Shirey
May 20, 2020
What a wonderful man. I will always remember him singing at Michael's and always having a smile on his face
RIP John
Danny Durham
May 19, 2020
John gave me my start in the legal profession in Augusta in 1988. He was a great trial lawyer with keen insight and a wealth of common sense. He and I spent a lot of time attending seminars in Vegas and deep sea fishing. Christie and Johnny, please know that Vicki and I send our thoughts and prayers. I will miss my friend and mentor. John enjoyed helping people and often would represent deserving families and people for free. I'm proud that he was my friend.
HERBERT GILSTRAP
May 19, 2020
May it bring special comfort to know that others care and share your loss.Thinking of you and family at this time of loss of your loved one.
HERBERT GILSTRAP
Carol Bullock Clemmons
May 19, 2020
I worked for John many years ago. He was an exceptionally intelligent, compassionate, and wonderful man. He will be sorely missed by all.
Carol Bullock Clemmons Augusta GA
Tammy Cail-McRae & Yvonne G Cail
May 18, 2020
I am honored to have known Mr. Fleming . He was truly an inspiration and will be missed . My condolences.
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