George D. Fleming

June 13, 1935 - July 28, 2017
George D. Fleming

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George David Fleming of Williamsburg, Virginia passed away peacefully on Friday July 28, 2017 at the age of 82. He was one month away from celebrating his 60th Anniversary with his high school sweetheart, June Dudding Fleming, who survives him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William J.J. Fleming and Helen May Fleming of Huntington, West Virginia and by Barney and Bailey, his faithful Golden Retrievers. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his beloved children: John Fleming and his wife, Marcie, of Richmond, Virginia; Nancy Fleming and her husband, Dan Weintraub, of Wilmington, Delaware; and Michael Fleming and his wife, Lynne, of Williamsburg, Virginia. Nothing meant more to him than his grandchildren: Andrew Fleming and his wife Morgan, Jake Prein, Christopher (Beaver) Fleming, Holly Fleming, and Jack Fleming.
George was educated at Huntington High School in West Virginia and received a BS in Engineering Sciences from Marshall University. Three of the four years, he was chosen the outstanding engineering student in his class. After serving as a First Electrician’s Mate in the U.S. Naval Reserve and a long and successful career in the water treatment industry, George retired first to Camp LeJune in Sandbridge Beach with his wife and dogs, and later to Williamsburg with his wife and golf clubs. George was a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the OddLots and the treasurer of the Crown Colony Club. He loved to golf, work with his hands, play with his grandchildren and, on occasion, aggravate his wife. On almost any autumn Saturday afternoon you’d find him in front of a television rooting on his Thundering Herd or watching any sporting event. George will be dearly missed by his family and his many friends from all walks of life who remain to cherish their memories of him.
His family would like to sincerely thank all the doctors, nurses and medical personnel who helped care for him in his later years. A memorial service honoring his remarkable life will be held at 11 AM Saturday, August 26 at the Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 215 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, Virginia 23185. In lieu of flowers please feel free to make a donation to the Marshall University Big Green Scholarship Fund, PO Box 1360, Huntington, WV 25715.
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Saturday, August 26, 2017
11:00 AM

Williamsburg Presbyterian Church - Directions
215 Richmond Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185

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  • August 02, 2017
    Mary Mitchell Barnett says:
    Oh, June and John I'm so sorry to hear this! George and you guys are so much a part of our memories of Sandbridge, and they always make me smile! I remember one time when David was little he was standing on our back porch and pointed to the Bishop's schnauzers and said "Those dogs are woofing!" George shot back, from your deck, "Those dogs don't woof. Those dogs yip. MY dogs woof!" It's become a family saying - I'll say it about my neighbors' yippy dogs and the boys will laugh, although in truth they don't remember where the saying even came from! My deepest sympathies for your loss, and good wishes and prayers from the Mitchells and the Barnetts!

  • August 02, 2017
    Betsy McCraw says:
    I have such fond memories of "June and George" from high school/college days. George was pretty much the favorite dad of all the "friend's dads". I am so glad that I was able to know him. My heart is with you, June, John, Nancy, and Michael and all the family and friends, as you ease into "new normal" without his daily presence in your lives.

  • August 02, 2017
    Jimmy and Patricia Hunter says:
    Flemings, We are incredibly sorry for your loss and are thinking of you during this difficult time.

  • August 03, 2017
    BRUCE AND GERRY GARSHAW says:
    I HAVE KNOWN GEORGE SINCE 1945. HE, DAVID MOTT, WALTON STAMPER, TOM FULTHER, TOM WOODS, RICHARD BERRY, JIM BROWN AND OTHERS PLAYED FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL,SOFTBALL IN OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD. WE WERE IN THE SAME CLASS. WHAT A GREAT GUY. JUNE, PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY. WE LOVED YOU TWO.

  • August 04, 2017
    Ken and Bettye Spear says:
    Bettye and I were sorry to hear about George's passing. I worked for George at Infilco Degremont in the 1970's. I learned a great deal from him and he helped me in my growth as an engineer. You might remember that I kept my boat in your yard in Richmond before I was married and had my own house. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.