Bernard William "Bernie" Fletcher

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Bernard Fletcher Obituary

Bernard "Bernie" William Fletcher Jr., of St. Augustine, Florida, passed away at The Oaks Scenic View Nursing Facility in Baldwin, Georgia, on May 21, 2016, at the age of 87. Bernie was born in Clarion, Pennsylvania, and resided in DuBois, Pa., in his early years. Bernie was a 1947 graduate from St. Catherine's Catholic High School in DuBois.
Bernie was recently predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Ann. His parents, Bernard and Agnes of DuBois; brother, George (Bucky) Fletcher of DuBois; sister, Rose Mary Richey of Mooresville, North Carolina; and daughter-in-law Charlene Fletcher (Fred) also predecease him.
Bernie is lovingly remembered by his children, Fred (Linda) of Flowery Branch, Ga., Robert (Jan) of Hastings, Fla., Richard and Mary Kay (Edmund) Correia of St. Augustine. He is also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren in addition to a brother, James (Dolly) of Yuba City, California.
Bernie enjoyed automobile racing and NASCAR in particular. In the mid-1950s Bernie worked as crew member for the late Walt Chapman on one of the Fabulous Hudson Hornets with driver Dick Rathmann.
Bernie was active in the automobile business having begun his career as a wash boy at age 15 with Wheelock Buick in DuBois and having worked for or managed several dealerships including Banta Brothers Pontiac, Fort Marion Chevrolet and Jack Wilson Chevrolet of St. Augustine. He also owned various used car lots and rental businesses in St. Augustine.
The celebration of life will take place at 11 a.m. on July 1, 2016, at Corpus Christie Catholic Church, 6175 Datil Pepper Road, St. Augustine, with Rev. William C. Mooney officiating. Reception to follow the service. Both service and reception will be in the Community Hall located behind the church. Interment will take place at a later date at Morningside Cemetery in DuBois.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Corpus Christi Catholic Church of St. Augustine or the St. Augustine Humane Society.
Messages to the family can be sent to Fletcher Family, 6245 Saddlehorse Drive, Flowery Branch, GA 30542.
Local arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Home & Crematory, South Chapel, Baldwin, Ga.

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Published by St. Augustine Record on May 29, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Bernard Fletcher

8 Entries

June 5, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to all the Fletcher family for the loss of Bernie.My family knew Bernie for well over 50 years.My father,Beany Rupert,worked with Bernie at Ft.Marion Chevrolet and Ms.Carey the bookkeeper.My family was from Strattanttanville,&Fisher PA. I was born in Clarion too.I was with my Dad a lot at the Chevy dealership and I remember Bernie always had a kind word and he always wore a nice suit.I knew your Mom,Ann also wonderful person.last I remember she worked at JCPenney?my grandfather owned Pinegrove Speedway in Clarion in the 1950's .we loved to Fl.in 1958. And to St.Augustine in 1969. Again,we all had fond memories of Bernie and we send our sincere condolences.Mollie Rupert Shuford and family.

Mark Langham

June 4, 2016

I am so saddened to hear of the passing of such a great man, Bernie Fletcher. I worked for Bernie as a teenager washing cars and pumping gas for one of his businesses, he taught me so many things that I still use in my business today. He also helped me install my first car radio into my first car. That day I will never forget.

Bernie I will miss you greatly.

Joseph Jacalone

June 3, 2016

I never knew Mr. Fletcher personally, but I know he was a fixture in the local auto business. My condolences to his family.

June 1, 2016

If I were to sit here and write about all the positive qualities of Bernie, I would be here all day. First met him when he was the general manager of Fort Marion Chevrolet in St. Augustine, many years ago. The dealership would later become Jack Wilson Buick-GMC, also in St. Augustine. Bernie was ALL business, yet one could tell he had a gentle heart. As time progressed, one could tell that cars were part of his being for he continued to work at car dealerships in some form of other. He also cared deeply about St. Augustine and was involved in community activities to benefit that organization and the citizens. Pleasure to have known Bernie. His resiliancy and bounce-back ability was remarkable. St. Augustine and the car buying public owe him a grand salute. Good sailings, Bernie. My condolences to the Fletcher family.
GEORGE C MIRABAL, St. Augustine, Fla.

John Bacon

May 30, 2016

Bernie will be greatly missed by all, especially his "old car" friends.

Whitfield Funeral Home South Chapel

May 29, 2016

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

May 29, 2016

Mr. Fletcher you will be deeply missed. Our deepest sympathy to the family. Love, Diane & Kenneth Hendricks

May 27, 2016

Bernie, we love you and miss you. Our condolences to all the Fletchers.
Dona and Bob Corson

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