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William Fleming Obituary
A native of Wake County, Bill was born October 6, 1922, to the late Carey Hunter, Sr. and Mary Cranor Bryan Fleming. He graduated from Hugh Morson High School in 1941, and graduated from Wake Forest University, in 1948, where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. Bill was a U.S. Navy veteran who served in WWII as a member of the U.S. Navy Air Corps as a gunner and navigator. He attended First Baptist Church, Raleigh his whole life. During his active years he served the church as Deacon, Adult Sunday School Superintendant, and Chair of the Everette Miller Bible Class Scholarship Fund and various other church committees and ministries. Bill was the founder and president of The Card Shop, Inc. in Raleigh, which he established in 1952. He was a former member of the Raleigh Rotary Club and an active member of the Homebuilders Association of Raleigh/Wake County where he was a lifetime member of the Board of Directors and The Spike Club.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Mary Martin Fleming, of Raleigh; two daughters, Mary Beth Christian and husband, John of McLean, VA and Ruth Goldstraw and husband, Ron of Severna Park, MD; son, Bill Fleming and wife, Laura of Raleigh; seven grandsons, John Christian and wife, Laura, Bryan Christian, Ron Goldstraw, Mark Christian, Michael Goldstraw, Will Fleming, and Daniel Christian.
He is preceded in death by two brothers, Carey and Bryan Fleming and his sister, Mary White.
The family will be receiving friends at Bill and Mary's home on Sunday, July 13, 2008, from 3:00- 5:00 p.m.
A memorial service will be held Monday, July 14, 2008, at 2:30 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church, 99 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27603.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Everette Miller Bible Class Scholarship Fund, First Baptist Church, 99 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27603.
Arrangements by Montlawn Funeral Home, 2911 S. Wilmington Street, Raleigh.
www.montlawn.com
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Charles Rothberg
August 6, 2008
Bill has been a great friend to my family and myself over the years. Whenever we are in the train room he's there with us.
Marti Manning
July 20, 2008
Dearest Mary and Family
Please accept our sympathy on the loss of your husband and father. My mother remembers so many wonderful memories as children playing at Aunt Marys.
Later as they grew we both remember our wonderful family reunions at Summerville . As time passes familys grow, people move away and neglect to keep in touch with people that were so important in the past. We were in Raleigh last month and mother had Bill on her mind but due to a short stay we neglected to contact Bill. This she regrets now. We had alot of business to take care of with her brother Walter. Martha Bryan Reardon is now 94 and it is hard for her to see her love ones leave this earth for a better place. One thing we have learned is if you think of someone you care about you need to contact them. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Bill was a wonderful man and we are proud to call him cousin
July 19, 2008
Ruth and family - Please know you are in our hearts and prayers at this time of loss. Your dad was obviously loved and respected by many.
Woody and Denise Ratcliffe
Charles, Danny, Brandi Rothberg
July 15, 2008
Bill has been a good friend. I will miss him a great deal. My condolences to Bill's family.
Charles and Vivian Irving
July 14, 2008
Deepest sympathy. Bill offered much help and many suggestions to Irving-Swain Press, Inc.
Charles Lassiter
July 14, 2008
Dear Mrs. Fleming and family,
I am so sorry about the loss of your husband and father, respectfully. My father, Bill Lassiter and I thought the world of Mr. Fleming. My dad passed away ten years ago.
Please know I am thinking of you and I extend my deepest sympathy.
Sincerely, Charles, Jessie, and Allison Lassiter
G. David Yeager
July 14, 2008
Mary and family,
The kindness and gentleness of your husband and father was evident in every interaction I enjoyed with him. My prayers are with you all today and in the days ahead. With deep affection,
G. David Yeager
Jack Lichtner
July 14, 2008
Bill,
I am sorry to hear about the passing of your father. He was a true southern gentleman, a valuable member of the Homebuilder's Association, and a longtime friend. He will be missed greatly.
Nita Hastings
July 13, 2008
Ruth and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. Your dad displayed extreme courage in his fight. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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