Charles Earl "Big Dog" Fletcher

Charles Earl "Big Dog" Fletcher obituary

Charles Earl "Big Dog" Fletcher

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Visitation

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Connelly Funeral Home of Essex

300 Mace Ave, Baltimore, MD 21221

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Sep

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Funeral service

12:30 p.m.

Connelly Funeral Home of Essex

300 Mace Ave, Baltimore, MD 21221

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Sep

3

Interment

Holly Hill Memorial Gardens

10201 Bird River Rd., Middle River, MD 21220

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Charles Fletcher Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Connelly Funeral Home of Essex - Baltimore on Aug. 29, 2025.

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On August 28, 2025 Charles "Big Dog" Earl Fletcher passed away; devoted husband of Mary S. Fletcher (nee Hill); beloved father of David Fletcher and his wife Shannon, and Keith Fletcher; loving "Pop" of Connor, Max, Jacob, Jackson, Nolan, the late Brandon and the Luke; dear brother of the late Edward Fletcher. Also survived by other loving relatives and friends.

A Funeral Service will be held at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Avenue on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 at 12:30 pm. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025 from 5 - 7 pm.

Interment at Holly Hill Memorial Gardens.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

2

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Connelly Funeral Home of Essex

300 Mace Ave, Baltimore, MD 21221

Send Flowers

Sep

3

Funeral service

12:30 p.m.

Connelly Funeral Home of Essex

300 Mace Ave, Baltimore, MD 21221

Send Flowers

Sep

3

Interment

Holly Hill Memorial Gardens

10201 Bird River Rd., Middle River, MD 21220

Send Flowers

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.