Edward Fleming, 79, lifelong resident of Hodges, Ala., passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, at ECM Hospital.
Ed always looked forward to fellowshipping with family and friends at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. He was a proud supporter of the Republican Party and looked forward to the second Saturday Breakfast Meetings. He loved God, family and his country. Ed retired as an owner-operator in the trucking business after 38 years, most of which were spent in the oil fields of West Texas. You could always count on an entertaining story of “Life on the road”. He loved being home, working on his truck, hunting and watching Alabama football. He supported his children and grandchildren in all endeavors. Ed was very easy to talk to and loved to talk himself. He had the special ability to make you feel comfortable. He will be deeply missed.
The visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, at Marion County Funeral Home. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, with the body lying in state one hour prior to the service. Brother James Nichols and Brother Bobby Aderholt will be officiating. Burial will follow at Old Line Cemetery off Franklin County Highway 31 in Hodges.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Hettie Fleming; and three sisters, Hannah Fleming, Rachel West, Imogene Graham; brother-in-law, Ed Frederick.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ann Cantrell Fleming; sons, Randy Fleming (wife, Karen), Wade Fleming; daughters, Kim Burleson (husband, David), Laura Stidham (husband, Steve); 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brothers, Mack Fleming (wife, Jerry), Dallie Fleming (wife, Betty), L.V. Fleming (wife, Doris); sisters, Iva Lee Frederick, Marvilene Robinson (husband, Jim); and a host of loving nieces and nephews.
The pallbearers will be Dennis Cantrell, Thomas Emerson, David Wooten, Mark Humphress, Hugh McCurley, Jason Huggins and Jerry Howell.
Marion County Funeral Home assisted the family. To sign the register book and to offer private condolences to the family go to marioncountyfm.com.
