Kenneth “Tony” Fletcher, age 79, of 1106 N. 16th St., Quincy, died on Monday, October 1, 2012 in Prairie View Care Center, Lewistown, IL. He was born on February 26, 1933 in Quincy, a son of Odell & Ethel (Galbreath) Fletcher.

He married Sarah Collins on October 14, 1957 in Quincy. She preceded him in death on December 3, 1997.

Tony was a cabinetmaker, retiring after 30 years with Huck Fixture.

He served in the U.S. Navy. Tony was raised in the Catholic faith and he attended Union Baptist Church.

Tony loved drawing, taking walks, he was a boxing and sports fan and most of all he liked socializing with friends and family. Tony was very family oriented and he especially loved his grandchildren. He also loved his Great Dane, Valiant.

He is survived by a son, Kenn (Amanda) Fletcher and his of Quincy; three grandchildren, Sarah, Kory & Autumn Fletcher; two sisters, Gay Tate & Jessica Steele both of Rockford, IL; and he will be missed by his special friend, Alberta Hickman of Quincy. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins & other relatives also survive.

In addition to his wife, Sarah, he was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Kory Fletcher; a son in infancy; five brothers, Winfred, Odell, Jr. , Charlie, Victor & John Fletcher and three sisters Joyce, Evelyn, Genevieve.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home by Rev. Cecil Fletcher. Interment in Greenmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday beginning at 12:30 p.m. until the time of services at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Adult Daycare at the Senior Center.

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