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1917
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2016
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Walter Fleming Obituary
Walter James Fleming, 98, of Tallahassee, passed away peacefully April 20, 2016, after a short illness.
Son of Joseph and Mary Dorr Fleming, he was born August 6, 1917, in Hoosick Falls, New York. After serving and surviving Normandy on D-Day, Holland during Market Garden, and Belgium during the Battle of the Bulge, he was honorably discharged as a Captain, United States Army. He was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his service. An avid gardener, he also enjoyed bowling, playing cards, working crosswords and fishing. His greatest love, however, was his family.
Preceded in death by Shirley Weeden Fleming, his wife of 62 years; children, Pamela Fleming and Jeffrey Fleming; and seven siblings, he is survived by his children, Linda (John) Haubner, Joann (Jerry) Aboe, Jerome Fleming, Jill (Steven) Hart and Lucinda (Tom) Thomas; grandchildren, James Kalica, Jean Sheerin, Daniel Wentworth, David Wentworth, Mark Haubner, Jeffrey Haubner, Erin Gallagher and Patrick Gallagher; great-grandchildren, Casey Kalica, Christopher Kalica, Erika Bates, Jackie Sheerin, Kimberly Wentworth, Abigail Wentworth, Theo Haubner and Nina Haubner. Also surviving are his brother Joseph, numerous nieces and nephews, extended family in New York, and his cherished friends at Cherry Laurel.
Family will receive friends from 4:00 until 6:00 PM, Monday, April 25, 2016 at Abbey Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial is 11:00 AM, Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, with interment at Tallahassee National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Special Olympics. Online sympathies may be expressed at www.abbeyfh.com.
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Brigitte M
April 30, 2016
Dear Friends and Family of Walter, I am so sorry for you loss. God wants to comfort us and give us a good hope for the Future. We are so precious to him that is why we have this everlasting comfort 2Thessalonians 2:16,17.
Top Erwin
April 27, 2016
I did not know Mr. Fleming, but after reading his obituary I feel I need to say your Country says thank you for your brave service during WWII. May you rest in peace Sir.
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