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Keith Fletcher Obituary
MIDDLESBORO — Ronald Keith Fletcher, 73, of Middlesboro, passed away Thursday November 28, at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center in Lexington, KY.
He was born March 18, 1940 in Middlesboro, KY, the son of the late John McPherson and Mary Porter Marcum Fletcher.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Middlesboro.
Keith had retired as Field Supervisor for the Kentucky Cabinet for Human Resources. He was also a retired Staff Sergeant from the United States Army Reserve, having served his country honorably during Desert Storm. He was a graduate of Middlesboro High School and Lincoln Memorial University. He enjoyed supporting UK basketball, researching and writing about the history of Middlesboro and its townspeople, working as a local elections official, and raising horses.
He is survived by the following members of his family:
Two Children: Ronald Kevin (Kimberly) Fletcher of Bangkok, Thailand; and Kelley Elizabeth (Garrett) Bargo of Barbourville, KY;
One Sister: Karen "Cookie" (Hiram "Sonny") Slawter of Ft. Thomas, KY;
Grandchildren: Sara Kate and Sean McPherson Fletcher of Bangkok, Thailand; Kammey Elizabeth, Johnna Ray, and Christian Boad Bargo of Barbourville, KY;
Two nieces: Paige (Ben) Sutkamp, Ft. Thomas, KY; Susan Slawter, Atlanta GA;
Two nephews: John (Ashli) Slawter, Ft. Thomas, KY; Michael (Lauren) Slawter, Floyds Knobs, IN;
Cousins: Mark (Regina) Saylor of Middlesboro, KY; John E. (Jennifer) Jones of Pineville, KY; Marjorie Jones of Somerset KY;
And a host of other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday December 7, at the Creech Funeral Home with the Rev. Zach Bay presiding. Interment will follow in the Hurst Cemetery with Military Honors being given at the graveside by the American Legion Dewey Guy Post # 14 of Middlesboro. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 7, at the Creech Funeral Home.
Online condolences and guestbook are available at www.creechfh.com
Creech Funeral Home, Middlesboro, is in charge of all arrangements.
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Paul Glen Combest
December 25, 2013
I am so sorry I didn't know of Keith's passing. We roomed together at Eastern and swapped emails all the time.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Sylvia Cardwell-Bruton
December 8, 2013
I grew up with Keith, when to middle school and high school. What a sweetheart. We always enjoyed hayrides in the fall and he was a terrific dancer. My fond memories are of him and his mother and father and his sister Cookie. I last saw Keith at the MHS 50th Reunion. My sincere condolences to the family and friends, he will be missed. Much love to you Cookie. Sylvia Gail Cardwell (Bruton)
December 8, 2013
Bebe Reams Denham
James Lawson
December 7, 2013
God bless your family at this time of loss and sorrow. I served with Keith in the US Army Reserve in Pineville, KY and Middlesboro, KY. I will always remember and miss him.
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