Larry Fleming

Larry was born in Jacksonville, Florida on June 4th, 1953. Larry graduated from Robert E Lee High School and attended college at FCJ. Retired driver from Publix, with over 30 years of dedicated service.

On 11-21-1981 Larry married Connie Elaine Bell after 37 years of marriage Larry’s beloved wife Connie went before him to the arms of Jesus where he now rest. Larry’s life, was an example of giving, he set the bar high for us to follow. He lived life to its fullest; Larry fought through the difficulties and looked for opportunities to bless others, daily.

Larry, loved to say “I will have the last word!”. Larry could make you laugh and ponder life, yes even at times he might frustrate you, but he always let you know that he loved you.

Larry is no longer suffering, healed in the arms of Jesus, with our precious Connie, his mom & dad.

Throughout his life, Larry was active in the Ducks Unlimited, duck hunting and in the last years, photography, which he will share some of his best work on the slide show for all to enjoy. Larry and Connie loved to travel; their favorite trips were to the mountains. He was also a faithful member of Lake Shore Baptist Church and loved to cheer on the FSU during football season. Larry and Connie were blessed to their bird CJ whom they loving referred to as their son, CJ adopted them at the front door one day, CJ changed both of their lives forever 30 plus years.

Larry is preceded in death by his beloved wife Connie, parents late James Lawrence Fleming Sr. and Lois Mattox Fleming and bird CJ. Larry is survived by his sister, Beverly Fleming. First cousins Fred Shell of Whittier California, Phil, Hugh & Jody Mattox, Betty O’Conner, Bobby Simmons, Tommy Simmons and Elizabeth Norton all of Jacksonville Fl.

Larry came to know Christ as a younger man in Avondale Baptist Church and served Him throughout his life. Christ is our only true hope.

Larry lived his life as an example of giving to others and would like his passing to be the same by honoring his life on this earth through charitable donations to the ministries he loved at his church.

All, who knew Larry, knew that he was passionate about giving and meeting the needs of others. Larry asked us to place this request upon your hearts. I look forward to seeing my sweet friends again one day, which is only possible through God’s Son, Jesus Christ.

Larry, has requested in lieu of flowers, please make a charitable contribution to a few of his favorites,

Write your donations to:

Lake Shore Baptist Church, dedicated to either:

1) The cruise ministry, which ministers to the crew on cruise ships as they come to port. They also provide WiFi for them to call their loved ones.

2) Russian Ukrainian children’s ministry. Those that know Larry know how much he loved and supported children’s ministry.

A funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Fleming will be held at 11 A.M. Monday, March 18th at Lake Shore Baptist with Rev. Steve Mouzon officiating, associated pastor & minister of music Ron Dempsey. Lake Shore Baptist Church

Open Visitation 10:00-11:00

Funeral Service 11:00

Committal Service 1:30 Sellers Cemetery

2363 Blanding Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32210 | 904-388-6578

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

“So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.”