of Paris, AR
February 27, 1943 - January 7, 2025
James William Fletcher, Jr., 81, of Paris, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 in Rogers, Arkansas. He was born on February 27, 1943 in Paris to his parents, James William Fletcher Sr. and Josephine (Litsch) Fletcher.
James served in Vietnam while enlisted in the United States Navy. After 22 years of service he retired from the Navy and worked for over 25 years with the United States Postal Service. He was always an avid Arkansas Razorback and St. Louis Cardinals Fan, enjoyed fishing, was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paris, the Catholic War Veterans, the DAV and a lifetime member of the Moffett Field Museum in California.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Richard Fletcher and John Fletcher and one sister in law, Sonja Fletcher.
He is survived by his wife of almost 59 years, Charlotte (Robins) Fletcher of Paris; one daughter, Cindy Gandy and husband, Tony of New Blaine; one son, Dr. James William Fletcher III and wife, Ashley of Jonesboro; one sister, Carole Becker of Lavaca; one brother, Harry Fletcher of Paris; five grandchildren, Amanda Hamilton and husband, Aaron, Rebecca Elsken, Thomas Fletcher and wife, Lili, Lydia Fletcher and Brittany Gandy; two great grandsons, James Hamilton and Charlie Fletcher and numerous nieces and nephews.
A rosary service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paris. The family will visit with friends and family immediately following the rosary.
A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paris officiated by Fr. Polycarp Ssebowa. Burial with full military honors will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Fort Smith National Cemetery under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Gary Simmons, Bret Sullivan, Brian Fletcher, Bennett Fletcher, Billy Featherston and Kurtis Simmons.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ed Walker, George Zeiler, Mike Koehler, Dr. Tom Spivey, Raymond Neumeier, PeeWee Schluterman, Racine Nehus, Kenneth Neumeier and Steve Elsken.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Joseph Catholic School, 15 South Spruce Street, Paris, AR 72855.
To order a DVD copy of this video memorial, please contact our funeral home at + 14799632733.
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27 Condolence(s)
Julie Rochester Smith
Sunday, January 12, 2025
I am so sorry for the loss of Jim. Prayers for all your family.
Don and Julie Rochester-Smith
Terry Bradley
Friday, January 10, 2025
Charlotte & family,
My condolences on the loss of a wonderful man. I worked with James at USPS for years. He always helped me when needed. Best coworker ever! They reminded me so much of my military parents. Heaven gained another angel ! Hugs & prayers
Brenda Brown
Friday, January 10, 2025
Deepest condolences to the family, friends and all who knew James and Charlotte. It is a sad time for all.
Sandra Wilkerson
Friday, January 10, 2025
Cindy, I am so very sorry for your loss of your daddy. My condolences to you, your mom, and all your family! Hugs and prayers!
Mitzie Currier
Friday, January 10, 2025
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all
Cassandra Bone
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Charlotte, it brings me great sadness to hear of Jim's passing. I have enjoyed visiting with you both over the years. You both are greatly loved and cherished in our organization. I will be praying for you all!
Nancy Terry
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Sorry for your loss. I will keep your family on my prayers.
Valerie Andrews
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Cindy I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and all your family during this difficult time.
Phillip Curlee
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Words cannot express how sorry we are for such a great loss as James. We have loved seeing the two of you over the years at the conventions and meetings and it grieves us terribly that the world has lost such a great man but God has gained a new saint. God Bless you Charlotte as you navigate through this and know that there are a great many that love and adore you.
Debbie Rainwater
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Heaven gained another angel. He was a wonderful man! Our prayers for you all!
Marcus and Debbie Rainwater and family
Joseph & Laura Bujarski
Thursday, January 9, 2025
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you Always.
Joseph and Laura Bujarski
Randy Edelhuber
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Deepest sympathy to all the family. Our family just loved you guys!
Sharon Goforth
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
May God give you peace and understanding during this time. Jim will be truly missed.
Judy Enslen
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
My love and prayers for Charlotte and family. James was a wonderful man and so kind to everyone.
Jennifer Brown
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
My heart is broken! I have grown to love you and Mrs. Fletcher like my own grandparents! I am so thankful for all of our encounters over the past year! Much love and many prayers to all of the family!
Greg McClure
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Charlotte and James what an honor to get to know you and your family! What a loving family y’all are!
Charlotte, the Lord bless you and keep you during this time!
Victor Vallarta
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
I’m so sorry for your loss my deepest sympathies to the family god bless
Vivian Fox
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family!
Janet C Schluterman
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
So sorry to hear this. He is one of the great ones for sure! Thank you for all the laughs.
Wilma Claunch
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family during this time.
kathy nehus
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. My husband Bill always talked of him.
Brenda Knoles
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
To all this sweet family we send our love and prayers. We love sharing family with you. So sorry about this
Neal Wade
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Fletcher Family
You are all in our thoughts and prayers
Neal and Tamara wade
Donna Mauer
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
My thoughts and prayers for peace and healing for the family are with you all. May he rest in peace Amen
Teddy and Marcia Schluterman
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies to all the family. May he Rest In Peace.
Jim & Paula O’Bar
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Charlotte, James, Cindy and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Jim was a great example to all of us to put everything in Gods hands. We cannot tell you how proud we are to have shared him in our lives.
Dianna Stehle
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Thoughts and prayers for the family. My God hold you in his hands.