Cornelius Edward "Corny" Fletcher Sr.

Cornelius "Corny" Edward Fletcher, Sr., 73, of 5112 Sky Lane Drive, died Thursday, June 29, 2006, at his home.
Mr. Fletcher was a native of Durham, the son of the late Elvis E. and Vida Clayton Fletcher. He was owner and operator of Triangle Painting Co. and owner of C.E.F. Realty Co. Mr. Fletcher was a member of Fletchers Chapel United Methodist Church, where he was church treasurer for 25 years. He was a 1951 graduate of Oak Grove High School and attended N.C. State University. He was involved in the organization ofOak Grove Athletic Association and served on the Board of Directors and as treasurer for 13 years.
Surviving are: his wife, Louise Sanders Fletcher of Durham; a son, Cornelius E. "Neal" Fletcher, Jr. of Durham; two daughters, Karon Murray and husband, Bob of Durham, Bambi Fletcher of Durham; a stepson, Tony Skipper and wife, JoAnn of Oxford; four grandchildren, Will Murray, Lee Murray, Nicholas Worley and Janae Coleman; and a very special cousin who was like a brother, Osborne Royster.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Ruby Shambley.
The funeral will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at Hudson Funeral chapelby the Rev. Clarence Parrish and the Rev. Michael D. Weber. Burial will be in the Eno Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chuck Fletcher, Kent Fletcher, Randy Fletcher, Wesley Holder, Walter Holder and Jimmy Hall.
The family will receive visitors from 4-6 p.m. Saturday at Hudson Funeral Home in Durham and at other times at the home, 5112 Sky Lane Drive.
Flowers are acceptable, or donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.