O.D. was born on December 22, 1933 in Clovis, New Mexico to Ozias Denton Sr and Mary Elizabeth (Estep) Fleming. The family relocated to Mosca, Colorado where O.D. would graduate from Mosca High School. He married Jonna S. Chadwell in Monte Vista, Colorado on August 12, 1978.
For many years, O.D worked the Forbes Trinchera Ranch, a division of Forbes Magazine. He would retire in 1994 as the Assistant Manager. Following his retirement, he and Jonna relocated to Amarillo, Texas.
O.D. was preceded in death by a stepson, daughter, parents; three brothers, and four sisters. Those left to cherish his memories are his beloved wife Jonna of the home, son James D. Fleming and wife Leslie of Alamosa, CO, daughters Dawnia B. Cooper of Blanca, CO, Laura Fleming of Alamosa, CO; stepdaughters Vicki West and husband Charlie of Fort Sumner, NM, and Renee Wiescamp and husband Paul of Blanca, CO. O.D. also leaves behind his brother Orville “Fred” Fleming, 10 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; as well as many other loving family members and dear friends.
A private family graveside service will be held at a later time.
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