of Osceola, AR
March 30, 1930 - October 4, 2012
John S. ''Big John'' Fleming, 82, of Osceola entered into rest Thursday, October 04, 2012 in Osceola. He was born Monday, March 30, 1930 in Carson Lake, AR to the late, Hugh Benjamin Fleming and Alice Ruth (Manchester) Fleming. He took over the family farm as a young man; farming, raising cattle, and quarter horses; showing them in the Tri State area. He also loved hunting and fishing. He is survived by his three sons: Larry (Barbara) Fleming of Water Valley, MS, Phillip Fleming of Osceola and John T. (Elaine) Fleming of Benton, AR; one daughter: Vickie Lynn (Dennis) Goings of Osceola; six grandchildren: Kayla (Daniel) Selans, Jessica (Tony) Cox, Samuel Fleming, Michelle Fleming, Amanda Fleming and Jenny Lynn Goings; two great grandchildren: Rylee Cox and Liam Selans; one sister: May Frances Stanga of Covington, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 60 years, Betty (Rash) Fleming, three sisters and two brothers. Visitation will be held from 2:00 3:00 PM Sunday, October 7, 2012 at Roller-Swift Chapel followed by a 3:00 PM funeral service. Burial will be in Mississippi County Memorial Gardens. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
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16 Condolence(s)
CHARLES THOMAS
Thursday, November 8, 2012
MY SYMPATHIES TO YOUR FAMILY. I HAVE KNOW YOUR DAD SINCE I WAS ALITTLE BOY. HE USE COME MY UNCLAE CHARLIE'S STORE AT MARIE AND THEY WOULD SIT AROUND THE KERSONE STOVE AND TALK FOR HOURS, MY DAD MARVIN THOMAS USE TALK WITH HIM ON OCCASIONS AT HIS FARM.
CHARLES THOMAS
Thursday, November 8, 2012
MY SYMPATHIES TO YOUR FAMILY. I HAVE KNOW YOUR DAD SINCE I WAS ALITTLE BOY. HE USE COME MY UNCLAE CHARLIE'S STORE AT MARIE AND THEY WOULD SIT AROUND THE KERSONE STOVE AND TALK FOR HOURS, MY DAD MARVIN THOMAS USE TALK WITH HIM ON OCCASIONS AT HIS FARM.
ron bennett sr
Thursday, October 18, 2012
sorry for your loss! mr fleming was a good man. i knew him since i was a boy my dad bought several horses from him. he was always kind to me.
EDDIE GODSEY
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
PHILLIP AND VICKIE, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND THE FAMILY.
Terry Berry
Sunday, October 14, 2012
I'm so sorry for you loss. I was so sorry to hear. I'm praying for you guys.
Cindy Parnell-Pruett
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Dearest Fleming Family: my heart aches for you all during this diffcult and sad time. Yoth your parents were very dear to me and I loved them very much. Your dad was so kind and tender-hearted and would do anything for anybody! I know they are holding hands as they ride together on beautiful horses along heavens' magnificent landscapes. They are free at last of any pain or sorrow! We shall meet again, sweet friend...Thanks for alllowing us to share in the memories! Love You All
michael & sherri godsey
Sunday, October 7, 2012
you & your family are in our thoughs & payers
michael & sherri
John C Fleming Jr (Cecil)
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Thinking about family. You are in our prayers.
Cheryl Fleming
Saturday, October 6, 2012
My Cousins,
My heart goes out to you all. I can just picture Your father, my uncle in heaven with all of the family and it makes me smile. This time is never easy. Family is so important! Love
Your Cousin Cheryl
ROGER JENKINS
Friday, October 5, 2012
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. PLEASE TRY TO KEEP IN TOUCH.
Barbara Weaver
Friday, October 5, 2012
Phillip, just read about your dad. We are so very sorry. We all send our deepest sympathies. Barbara, Marvin, Jen, and Steve
Steve Peeples
Friday, October 5, 2012
John,
So sorry for the loss of your Dad - praying for you. SBP
Brenda Price
Friday, October 5, 2012
He is resting in peace now; you have my heartfelt sympathy and prayers for your loss.
Peter & Tonya Hill
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Keeping the family in our thoughts & prayers
Carolyn & Tyler Dunegan
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Phillip & Vickie,
Carolyn and I mourn with you during this trying time. Your father was such an inspiration to us all. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lorie Williams Hastings
Thursday, October 4, 2012
You are in my thoughts and prayers, I am so sorry for your loss. Today the world lost a great man, he will be remember by many .