I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Fleming through Lesa Wheat.  Mr. Fleming used to pop into our office from time to time to deliver brownies, fruit, and just to say hello.  He always wore a smile, and that's what I will always remember most about him.  God Bless You!

May God Bless and keep the soul of George Fleming close to him. George was the Grandfather of my children and for that he holds a special place in my heart; as does Mazelle his wife.

George's faith in God was very strong and he demonstrated his faith every day.

While living in New Mexico, and the children were growing, we saw George and Mazelle often. George tried his hand at gardening and was successful even in the desert (hot peppers, tomatoes, zucchini). Being an accountant showed in his daily record of precipitation on a calendar - meticulous because there often was zero precipitation.

George loved to tell stories, and we will remember them and thank him for those memories. 

I agree with Lesa, "He did not suffer fools nor crooks lightly." George and Mazelle taught this value to their children, and I can see it strong in Stephen and passed to our children. George and Mazelle's legacy will live on through them (Kate and Josh) and their children.

Thank you George.

Thank you Lesa for your kind and thoughtful note about dad.  He was a wonderful father and I enjoyed the many years he and mom lived close by me in both Arkansas and here in Texas.  I know he love my mother dearly and showed his love especially when she had her stroke in 1999 and was her primary caregiver for several years.  He loved all his children, grand children and great grandchildren even though he did not get to see the little ones so much because of where they lived.  I'm deeply saddened by his passing but thankful he went peacefully with all three of his children close by.  I appreciate the time you and your family shared with him.

Thank you Lesa for that beautiful tribute to my father. He always told me that you were his best friend and confidant. He had great admiration for both you and your parents - and I know that his life was greatly enriched by your family's love and friendship.

I would like to extend my sincere condolences to the children and family of Mr. Fleming. 

George Robert Fleming was an extraordinary gentlemen and I miss him very much.  He was a patriot who served his country in two wars, and then returned home to his beloved wife, worked diligently, and raised a family. I met George in his later years, and my family and I will be forever blessed by his friendship. He was extremely keen minded, remembering dates and figures and names and conversations like no one I've ever known.  He loved the challenge of puzzles and tackled them with fervor in the daily paper.  He was forever underlining, highlighting and cutting out articles to share.  He was witty and had a ready laugh.  And, he was delightful when he would break into song from a bygone era.  Having lived through the Great Depression, he was one to recycle and repurpose things.  His mind was always working and he had opinions about most matters. He had a resolve and determination that would tackle injustices and seek for wrongs to be made right. He did not suffer fools nor crooks lightly. I loved conversation with George where I would learn about history through the stories he shared. In his 90s he would bake brownies and green chili chicken casseroles to share.  He was generous because it gave him joy. His faith in Christ and his devotion to the Catholic church were the core of who he was.  He greatly valued prayer, others prayers for him and his faithful prayers for others. Everyone should have the gift of an older friend. I was so blessed, and I thank God for George Robert Fleming, and I honor him.

OBITUARY

George Robert Fleming

3 December, 1920 – 27 December, 2015

Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home

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