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Baxter Fleming Obituary

Mr. Baxter Douglas Fleming, 73, of West Horah Street, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015, at Kindred Hospital, Greensboro. Born Oct. 30, 1941, in Mocksville to the late James Baxter Fleming and Janet Wyatt Fleming, Mr. Fleming was educated in the public schools of Davie County and was a graduate of Davie County Training School. He also attended NCA&T State Universty and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked for many years at Cone Mills and retired from Hefner VA Medical Center as an addiction counselor. A member of Moore's Chapel AME Zion Church, Salisbury, he was a member of the trustee board, booster club, men's choir, lay council and a life member of Moore's Chapel AME Zion Church. In the community, he was a member of West End Pride and J.C. Price American Legion Post 107. Mr. Fleming was preceded in death by his son, Douglas Eric Fleming. He leaves precious and loving memories to his wife, Brenda Witt Fleming of the home; children Beverly Fleming Wilder (Barron), Rex, Ga., Adriene Fleming, Hampton, Ga., Kimberly Fleming, Salisbury, Dr. Mark Fleming, Astoria, N.Y., Jason Fleming (Lisa), Salisbury; sisters Betty Gray (Willie) and Jean Gallos, both of Winston-Salem; brothers Clement Fleming, Woodleaf, Warren Fleming, Gaithersburg, Md., Steve Fleming, Lewisville, Texas, Walter Fleming, Woodbridge, Va.; six grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews cousins, other relatives and friends. Arrangements: Services will be held Thursday, May 21 at Moore's Chapel AME Zion Church on Partee Street, with Visitation at 11:30 a.m. and Funeral at 12 Noon with burial following in the Salisbury National Cemetery, Military rites by the Rowan Honor Guard and Rev. Carolyn Bratton, Pastor, officiating. Noble and Kelsey Funeral Home, Inc. is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.nobleandkelsey.com

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Published by Salisbury Post from May 16 to May 19, 2015.

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May 10, 2019

He was the sweetest person. Always willing to take a moment to talk.

Brian

June 3, 2015

My sincere condolences to Ms. Brenda and her family. Know that tears are the silent language of grief. I pray that you find comfort in his love and that Mr. Baxter's memory shine bright within you.

Shirley Huff

May 26, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

The Colbert Family

May 25, 2015

To the Fleming Family-
We were sadden to learn about the passing of your loved one. Remember, God heals a broken heart. To be absence from the body is to be present with the Lord.

May 23, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss. May time heal your pain and sweet memories replace sadness. Our Heavenly Father is always near to help us endure.

Beverly Barger

May 22, 2015

Kim,and Family
May God Be with you in you always. I will always remember him when he worked at the VA asking me to buy his lunch joking about me making more money than him. And ran into him in a store one day after he retired and him was still wanting that lunch. Kim you had a great dad and was and he was forever smiling.

Nathaniel & Victoria Thomas

May 22, 2015

To the Fleming Family, our deepest sympathy go out to you at the loss of our friend, Baxter. We were deeply saddened to learn of his passing. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. May you find comfort in knowing that he was genuinely loved by others as well.

yunikka

May 21, 2015

RIP Mr Baxter thoughts and prayers goes out to Jason and family ...... From the price and smith family

Pat Jamison

May 21, 2015

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Catherine Ross

May 21, 2015

My deepest sympathy and prayers are with the Fleming family

May 21, 2015

To Mrs. Brenda Witt Fleming, Clement Fleming and Family:

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Mark and Tanya Neely

Wanda Joyner

May 21, 2015

My prayers and sympathy goes out to the Fleming Family. Mr. Fleming was a good family man, papa and former father-in-law. DeAndrea Fleming and I will always love,have good memories, and will miss him deeply.

Lynne Miller

May 21, 2015

Mark,
I'm so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort and bless you all.

Gloria Young

May 20, 2015

May God comfort you and give you peace at this difficult time. God is always good and His plans are perfect. Look to Him for all you need.

LaRetta Horn

May 20, 2015

Prayers to your family. I am honered to have known you.

LaToya Davidson

May 20, 2015

Kim and Family

My prayers and Condolences go out to you and your family.
May god bless you all and surround you with comfort

nathaniel jones

May 20, 2015

sosorrowhearofyourloss.nathanieljones,

Clement & Paulette Wells & Family

May 20, 2015

Brenda and Family - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God's steadfast love comfort and strengthen you during your time of bereavement

roderick wilson

May 20, 2015

So sorry for your loss sending prayers to the family Mr Flem was always nice to me and i am so glad i had the chance to know Mr Fleming RIP

Kenneth Drye

May 20, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Chi-Chi Ray-Leazer

May 20, 2015

To the family,peace be unto you. Luke 24:36. Mr. Fleming will be greatly missed by family, church family, and friends.

Linda Henderson Knox

May 19, 2015

May you find comfort and peace during this time. I enjoyed working with Baxter for many years.

Blanche Ford & Family

May 19, 2015

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Richard and Trudy Johnson

May 19, 2015

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

May 19, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sherri Wilson

May 19, 2015

Brenda and family: Our deepest sympathy is extended
to you during this time. Baxter was such a fun loving gentlemen, as well as a fine community worker. I enjoyed the years we worked together. I leave with you Isaiah 61:2-3. May it comfort you in this time.

Michael,Janet,Phyllis Davis

May 19, 2015

We send our deepest sympathy to you. May God Bless you and strengthen you.

Rose Neely & Family

May 19, 2015

BRENDA AND FAMILY:
We are so sorry for your loss.We ask that God will continue to offer you comfort and strength during this difficult time. May all the wonderful memories of your loved one bring peace to your hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless all of you.

Jerolyn Magwood

May 19, 2015

Kim & Family,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your father. May you take comfort in knowing he is resting in the arms of the Lord and enjoying every minute of it. God Bless!

Rosalind Hayes

May 19, 2015

To the family, Baxter was a friend protecter an like a father to me while i was employed at the VA. FAMILY PLEASE KNOW THAT EARTH HAS NO SORROW THAT HEAVEN CANT HEAL, MY FRIEND HAS EARNED HIS WINGS I WILL KEEP HIS LOVE ONES N PRAYER RIP

Rosalind O. Mitchell

May 19, 2015

Mr. Baxter was a true gentleman. Dedicated to his family, church and community. He was a pillar at Moore's Chapel and we will miss
his sincere heart and spirit. He
was always willing to do what he
could to assist everyone.

To Brenda and family, our prayers
of solace are extended to you. His
memory is everlasting.

Roz, Todd & Family.

Brenda Cowan

May 18, 2015

Deepest Sympathy is extended to the Fleming family.

meriam vann

May 18, 2015

sorrowhearaboutyourlost.maygodblessyou.

Peggy (Propst) Brooker

May 18, 2015

Kim & Family,
May The Lord Continue to Be a Fence around you and your Family.God Bless

May 18, 2015

To the Family
You are in our thoughts and our prayers.
Take comfort in knowing , to be absent from the body , is to be present with the Lord .
William and Mary Allen

Walter Fleming

May 18, 2015

RIP Big Brother.

cheryl underwood/hunter

May 17, 2015

may god bless you in this time of sorrow.

Frances A. Ingram

May 17, 2015

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Brenda Bethea

May 17, 2015

Brenda, Kim and family: So sorry to hear of Baxter's passing. I have always thought the would of you. May your memories and the loved you shared carry you though.Sending prayers, Brenda Bethea

Mel White

May 17, 2015

Words seem so inadequate in these instances. Just know that others share your sense of loss.

Alicia Roach

May 16, 2015

I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers are with you all

George E Butler, Jr.

May 16, 2015

I am deeply sadden to hear of your loss. Baxter was like a family member to me. May God bless the entire Fleming family. My prayers are with you.

L Tinsley

May 16, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

May 16, 2015

Brenda and family,
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband/father. He is with the 'Father' no and suffering no more. Please just think of all the good times you had with him, and you will always keep him in your heart.

Bless all of you,
Gloria & Shirley Smith, Louise Mack and family

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