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John Fling Obituary


JOHN A. FLING, 75, of Charleston went to be with the Lord on January 28, 2025.
John was an avid hunter, fisherman, and golfer. He loved sharing his enthusiasm and skills of these sports with his wife, sons and grandsons. John was a member of Rich Fork Baptist Church where he and his wife, Judy, taught a Sunday School Class.
John was born September 4, 1949, in South Charleston to the late Earl A. and Florence Harnest Fling. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his sister, Alice Watson, two special brothers-in-law, Curtis Watson and Jerry Slater.
With broken hearts John leaves his loving wife and best friend of 55 years, Judy Slater Fling; two sons, John Allen Fling (Julie), and Jason Scott Fling (Rhianna); twelve grandchildren, one great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews that he loved very much.
A special Memorial Service will be held, Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 2 p.m. at Rich Fork Baptist Church, with Pastor Greg Moles officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations (in John's memory) be made to: Rich Fork Baptist Church, 4572 Rich Fork Road, Charleston, WV 25312-7264.
Condolences can be sent by visiting www.cpjfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Charleston Gazette-Mail on Feb. 4, 2025.

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Verna

February 4, 2025

Love and Prayers for Judy and family.

Verna Wilkinson Miller

February 4, 2025

John was a great guy. He was the love of Judy's life. Prayers for Judy and family. Fly High John.

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