JAMES E. FLEMING, SR

Mr. James E. Fleming, Sr., age 87, passed away on November 12, 2018, after a long battle with cancer. Mr. Fleming was born on August 24th, 1931. He was preceded in death by his parents Oppie Otto Fleming, Sr., and Leona Wangle Fleming, his sisters Helen Milstead Land and Margaret Gallups Fleming, his brothers Oppie Otto Fleming, Jr., John P. Fleming, Martin A. Fleming, Louis J. Fleming, Charles Fleming, and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Fleming was also preceded in death by his first wife Ann Thomas Fleming, his second wife, Flora Dean “Deanie” Masters Fleming, his special friend, Doris Fancher, and his grandson, Evan James Amerson. After graduating from high school, Mr. Fleming served in the US Army reaching the rank of Staff Sergeant. Upon his discharge, he and Ann returned to Hueytown where he began a long career in insurance working for National Life & Accident Insurance, Co., and later American General. Mr. Fleming worked as an agent, staff manager, and later managed the Birmingham Central office for 22 years. Mr. Fleming served his Lord and Savior as a member at Broadway Baptist Church, Memphis, TN, and for many years at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, Hueytown, AL. He served in many capacities at these churches and was a Deacon Emeritus at Pleasant Ridge. He enjoyed leading the Senior Adult Exercise class in his later years of life. Mr. Fleming is survived by his son, James E. (Jim) Fleming, Jr. (Denise), his daughter Cheryl F. Amerson (David), his grandchildren Mark Fleming, Luke Fleming (Whitney), Austin Amerson ( Amanda), Alisa Fleming Holbert (Heath) and Blake Amerson. He is also survived by his great-grandson and blueberry picking buddy Zander Fleming. Mr. Fleming’s survivors include his brother Robert Fleming (Melba), Edna Dillard (William), and a host of nieces and nephews. The family is grateful for the care that Mr. Fleming received from Dr. Michael Garcia and the ComfortCare Hospice. The family is also grateful for the assistance and care Mr. Fleming received from his caregivers Sherry Severance, Eleanor Hatchett, Kay Beavers, and Kiara. The family also wishes to thank the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church family who have lovingly supported Mr. Fleming. Visitation for Mr. Fleming will be on Wednesday evening, November 14th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the sanctuary of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in Hueytown. A funeral service will be held beginning at 1:00 PM Thursday in the sanctuary. Interment will be in the church cemetery afterwards. Reverend Josh Cook and Reverend Rick Patrick officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church or the Alabama Baptist Children’s Home.