James Fletcher
JAMES ENOCH FLETCHER OBITUARY
James Enoch Fletcher, age 74, of 1513 College Avenue, Quincy, formerly of Dixon, Illinois, died on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 6:05 a.m. in North Adams Home in Mendon. He was born on October 5, 1933 to John & Maudie (Hobbs) Fletcher in Hall Ridge Township near Cave-in-Rock, Illinois.
James grew up in the country and attended one room country schools. He graduated from Cave-in-Rock Community High School in 1951, having been the fastest typist to ever come out of that school.
James served his country in the United States Army during the Korean conflict and was very proud of his military career.
He married Peggy D. Mott on November 21, 1952, and she survives. They were married nearly 56 years.
James retired from U.S.F.G. Insurance Company in Dixon; he later worked as a courier driver for the Medical Arts Center in Dixon.
James was a member of Faith Christian Church. He was a former member and elder at Central Christian Church in Dixon. He enjoyed working on old cars and driving his convertibles in the Petunia Parade in Dixon.
In addition to his loving wife, Peggy, he is survived by:
TWO DAUGHTERS: Freda Meeks and her husband John of Quincy, & Carol White and her husband Neil of Sanford, NC;
ONE SON: James Fletcher, Jr., & his wife Brenda of Sanford, NC;
GRANDCHILDREN: Andrea Fletcher of S.C., Sarah Miller & her husband John of Mt. Sterling, IL, Robert Lund & his wife Rachel of Sterling, IL, Katherine White of Greenville, NC, & Lindsey White of Sanford, NC;
STEP-GRANDAUGHTER: Kacie Layton & her husband Lester of Greenville, SC;
TWO GREAT-GRANDSONS: Luke Miller, & Dylan Fletcher
ONE STEP-GREAT-GRANDSON: Hunter Layton.
SISTERS: Genevieve Okerson of Cave-in-Rock, Rachel Gentry & her husband Walter of Enterprise, AL, & Beulah England & her husband Walter of Stuart, FL.
Several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews also survive.
James was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, John (Jack) Fletcher and Ronald Dean Fletcher.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 29, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home by Rev. Kenneth Worcester. Interment will be in Greenmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Benevolence Program at Faith Christian Church
Peggy and Family…Jim was so very special. To know him was to love him. We had many good talks–especially about Southern Illinois.
In every message of comfort, in every word of concern, in every expression of love, may you feel the compassion and caring of a faithful Heavenly Father who knows your every need and will continue to sustain you through this time of deepest sorrow.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
The Hunsbergers
Lowell & Corinne
Please know that I share your sorrow. Jim was a special, special man & I will always smile when I think of him!
My sympathy to the Fletcher Family. I worked with Jim at USF&G for many years. He was nice to everyone and I really enjoyed talking with him and working with him over the years. Wishing you comfort and peace in your memories of Jim.
Stephanie Terranova
Peggy i am sorry for your loss, Jim was always so kind and always smiling. I miss seeing you two. I always felt comfortable when i came with Uncle Ron and Aunt Jean. I was lucky to have been in such a warm and inviting family when i was young. God Bless you.
Dear Peggy, Freda and Family, I was very sorry to hear about Jim. Just wanted to let you know that you are in my prayers and I’m thinking about you. Monica
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jim was a good man and a great friend. We will truely miss him. If there is anything we can do, please don’t hesitate to call.
Bill, Mandy, and Jeremy Billeb
I wish I could of come up. I will always rem. Uncle James as a special person. I know now that he is not in pain and is with Mother and Daddy.
Jim, I was catching up on old papers when I saw your Dad’s obituary. After you left Sterling, I ran into him a few times and was able to ask about you and your family. He seemed like a nice man, and I’m sorry that you’ve lost your Dad. My sympathies to you and your family.
Laura (Donaldsons)
I wanted to send my condolences to Peggy & family. I worked with Jim at USF&G for 10 years and I was very sorry to read he had passed away. He was a great guy and I always consider him a friend during those years. At the time Jim & I worked together my name was Diana Schreiner, but 2 years ago I divorced & I now go by my maiden name of Williams again. Jim was a special person who I enjoyed talking with & sharing a laugh many times back in the USF&G days. My best to all of you & again I’m sorry for your loss. Wishing you all good health & great memories of Jim. He was a dandy for sure.
Sincerely,
Diana Williams
Hello Peggy.Sending my love and sincere sympathy to you and your family. Jim was a wonderful caring man and will be remembered and missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. In friendship Emma
Peggy,So sorry to hear about Jim. Caren & Tom