John Wendell Fleming Jr.

John “Jack” Wendell Fleming Jr., 74, of the Woodlands, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 1, 2017. John was born in Utica, New York on January 4, 1942. He graduated from Clinton High School and attended Colgate University. In 1962 he joined the 48th Tactical Fighter Wing of the United States Air Force and was stationed in Lakenheath, England during the Vietnam War.

John was married to Marguerite E. Wallace on August 12, 1967 in Mineloa, New York. They’ve lived in New York, Florida, Wyoming and finally moved to Texas where they have resided for almost 40 years. John founded several different construction businesses including Fleming Manufacturing in Conroe, Texas. One of John’s passions was professional boat racing. His racing career stretched from New York, Florida, to Texas. No longer a driver, he created the Fleming racing team with his sons.

John was preceded in death by his parents John W. Fleming Sr. and Charlotte E. Fleming, sister Judith Harvey and nephew Peter Harvey.

He is survived by his wife Marguerite of 49 years; children, Carolyn E. Fleming Bowden (William Bowden) of Spring, TX, Michele M. Fleming Holt (Foster Holt) of Cypress, TX, John W. Fleming III of The Woodlands, TX, and James P. Fleming of Willis, TX; Grandchildren, Caryl T. Holt Woods (Jason Woods) of Hockley, TX, Daniel B. Holt of Cypress, TX, Matthew A. Bowden and Mark A. Bowden of Spring, TX; Great-grandchildren, Avery M. Woods, Jace W. Woods, and Addison R. Woods of Hockley, TX. John is also survived by his sisters Patricia Fleming and Audrey Taylor, brother Michael Fleming and Uncle Peter Jones.

The visitation will be Monday, January 9, 2017 from 6-8 PM at Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home and Cemetery 18000 Interstate 45 S The Woodlands, Texas 77384

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 10 AM at Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home and Cemetery. Burial service will follow at 1:30 PM at the Houston National Cemetery,

10410 Veterans Memorial Dr., Houston, TX 77038