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James Fleming Obituary
Jimmy was born December 28, 1946, to Partee Fleming and Anita Tiblier Fleming in Memphis, TN. He graduated from Christian Brothers High School in 1964 and attended Memphis State University for a year before joining his family's business, Fleming Fine Furniture. After taking over from his father in the 1970s, he turned the company into a name synonymous with Memphis furniture for multiple generations. A natural promoter, Jimmy is probably best known for his commercials that flooded Memphis televisions for over 25 years, often starring himself and his children. Those closest to him also knew him for his keen wit and ability to find humor in both good and bad times.
He was a faithful Christian, passionate American, and a proud father, grandfather and great-grandfather who loved people, travel, and business.
He is preceded in Heaven by his parents, Partee and Anita, and his sister, Geraldine Fleming Millaway. He is survived by Elitha "Lisa" Wood Fleming; his sons Chris (Karey), Joey (Lisa), and Andy; stepsons Micah and Dustin Wood; his grandchildren Bailey, Walker, Cameron, Hudson, Kennedy, and London; a great-grandson Asher; and his sister Anita Marie Corbitt (Joe).
A Memorial Service for Jimmy will be held on Friday, July 14, 2023, at 1:00 pm in the Riverside Chapel at Memorial Park Funeral Home. The family will receive friends for visitation an hour prior to the service starting at 12:00 pm.
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Art
December 10, 2023
Sorry to hear of his passing. We were good poker buddies in Vegas for a few years.
Cammy Lerner
July 30, 2023
Condolences and prayers for the family.
He was my Mom's cousin.
Ed Woods class of 1964
July 10, 2023
we were born on the same day in Memphis
He was one of the kindest people I knew
God bless you
LaVelle (Lovie) Cooley
June 29, 2023
Loved playing poker with Cappy. Always a challenge and a good poker player. He had a great sense of humor. He will be missed especially on Mondays! RIP
Mark and Mary Margaret
June 28, 2023
We have so many fond memories of the early years with all the Flemings when we all lived on Breenwood. We still have pictures of the annual Thanksgiving football game we played together every year. Roses verses the Fleming´s! I won´t say who won!! Fun times. Treasure those good memories with your dad. We love you all and have you in our prayers.
Janis Canale Hasen
June 28, 2023
Such fond memories of this sweet family.
Anita Marie, I am sorry for your loss
Staff of Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery
June 27, 2023
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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