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John Fleming Obituary
White House - John Raymond Fleming, 66, of White House, Tenn., passed away Monday, March 5, at Hendersonville Medical Center, after a long battle with cancer.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ruth Barry Fleming; son, Nicholas Fleming; brother, Charles David "Dave" Fleming; and sister, Debbie Louise Wilson. He is survived by his wife, Anna Marie Thomas Fleming; daughters, Donna (TJ) Meyer and Grace Lynne Fleming; and three grandchildren, Sofia Rose Meyer, Claire Louise Fleming and Brody Wayne Parnell, all of White House, Tenn.
Friends and family may visit Friday, March 9, from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday, March 10, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House. The funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, March 10, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House, with Deacon Jim Carr officiating. Interment will follow in White House Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2000 Charlotte Ave., Nashville, TN 37203.
Fleming had served as the general manager of the Renaissance Nashville Hotel since 1993. Under his leadership, the Renaissance maintained its reputation as one of the top hotels in downtown Nashville among out-of-town customers and locals alike, making it one of the highest revenue and profit generators in the Marriott portfolio of brands.
He was active in the hospitality community in Nashville, serving on boards for the Greater Nashville Hospitality Association, Tennessee Hospitality Association, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and Nashville Downtown Partnership. He was also a member of the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation since its inception in 2003.
Fleming was involved in the Nashville community, serving as a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. He was named National Volunteer of the Year for United Cerebral Palsy in 1987. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and was an avid reader.
Friends and colleagues said he was an incredible leader and a consummate gentleman. He will be greatly missed.
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mark milliron
September 26, 2018
I was a good friend while attending California State College. He was a kind and caring person and I miss his friendship.
Dawn Marie Fiske
March 10, 2018
I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Fleming for 4 years at the Renaissance Hotel in Nashville, and even though I transferred to another property last year, I will always remember his kindness and generosity. He was never too busy to stop in and say hello, and I could tell he loved his job and truly cared about his employees. I am deeply saddened by the news of his passing. Love, light, and healing thoughts to his family, friends, and employees past and present. He will be dearly missed.
Steven Eichberg
March 7, 2018
My thoughts and prayers go out to Anna, Donna and Grace and knowing John is at peace. I knew John for years working at Stouffers and opened the Stouffer Nashville in 1987, moving there in 1985, as opening DOM and then AGM under John Bruns, whom I believe John took over for. He was a wonderful kind and thoughtful man, whom I know you will all miss him terribly. I am thankful that I did get to know John and see him a few years ago on a visit to Nashville and the hotel. Bless him and bless your family.
Steven Eichberg
Mel Gabbard
March 7, 2018
John Fleming made all of us who knew him feel special and important. He was an honorable man with a big heart. He will not be forgotten and will be missed greatly.
Mel Gabbard
Austin & Bell Funeral Home White House - White House
March 7, 2018
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