Fred Keith Fletcher Jr.

Fred Keith Fletcher, Jr., 54, of Fayetteville, GA passed from this Life, Wednesday, May 11th at his home. Born in Texas City, Texas, Fred graduated from Texas City High School, served in the Marine Corp., and attended Rice Aviation School. As an accomplished A&P Mechanic, he was employed over 26 years by Delta Air Lines.

Survivors include his Wife of 35 years, Marla Baumgartner Fletcher, Sons Brian Fletcher, U.S. Navy Washington and Dallas Fletcher, Georgia; Daughter April Fletcher, California; Granddaughter Natalie Jade, Georgia; Mother, Martha Gray Fletcher, Fayetteville, GA; Sisters, Danell (Jamie) Platt, Houston, TX; Kathryn (Mike) Reynolds, Corona, CA; Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his Father, Fred K. Fletcher, Sr., Aunts Emma Jean McWhorter, and Cecil O’Dell, Cousins Kevin Jones and Don Gray.

A Memorial Service will be held at The Kingdom Hall 128 Lester Rd., Fayetteville, GA 30215 at 5pm on Saturday, May 28, 2016 with the Celebration of Life immediately following at 122 Old Chapel Lane, Fayetteville, GA 30215.

Donations and outdoor plants or flowers would be appreciated for a Memorial Garden to be planted for the family.

"THE LOVE OF FRED"

The A Day in the Life of Fred you see

Was full of Pizza, Fun and yes TV.

He loved his shows of all types and degrees

There were movies, series, oldies and yep those rated “D”

The TV was on from morning till night

As soon as he woke up he held the control tight.

We laughed and cried watching the tube

Twas a family affair that friends and family knew.

One of our family favorites was of fun and not fright,

with a Giant, Sicilian and Dread Pirate Roberts in tights.

He loved the outdoors, the mountains and the beach,

We’d travel as a family, where he’d find something to point out and teach.

His knowledge abound and memory so quick and sharp,

He’d amaze you with trivia and well damn he was smart.

He had a love for animals and they did love him back,

True companions he said that would always have your back.

Mechanic by trade and good with his tools

He kept the cars running but the motorcycles would rule.

No washing the cars that was saved for the bikes,

His Yamaha and Harley were to look out of sight.

He rode rain or shine to work and to play

We had lots of adventures together along the way.

We rode north, we rode south, we rode east, but not west;

We rode to Texas and even down to Key West.

Twas an adventure with him, he never made plans,

He’d say lets hop on the bike and see where it ends.

His family and children were high on his list,

He enjoyed talking, playing and was fine just to sit.

The Love in his heart was so strong and so steady,

We knew we were loved by his smiles and hugs a plenty.

He was a good soul and would help anyone in need,

He wanted nothing in return for he received it already you see.

He knew right from wrong and never did he sway,

He grew up with manners and that was his way.

The memories of family and his children ran deep,

He loved them so much sometimes he couldn’t speak.

In words, and things, from hugs and kisses

to gestures and traditions that what we’ll be missing.

He was strong to the core and never gave up,

A Marine thru and thru, but sweet as a pup.

I could ramble all day how wonderful Fred is,

If you were family or friend you’d know . . . Fred was and is.

Marla Fletcher - May 2016

Arrangements under the direction of Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home & Crematory, Peachtree City, GA.