After graduating from Broughton High School in 1966 and attending N. C. State University, he enlisted in the U. S. Army and served in the Corps of Engineers as an officer in CA and Viet Nam. Upon his discharge, he returned to N. C. State University and received his degree in Civil Engineering. He served the state of North Carolina in the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources as the Head of Water Quality before leaving in 1985 to open his own engineering firm, W. Lee Fleming, Jr. Engineering. He was proud of the many projects he worked on in the area including SAS Campus, Flowers Plantation, Governors Club, Hasentree and many others.
However, his proudest achievement was his family: Mary Beth Barrow and husband Chris, Jennifer Fleming Paris and husband Ray, Scott Cameron Fleming, and grandchildren, Rylee and Tyler Paris. He is also survived by his wife of 39 years, Karen Hines Fleming; brother, Roy M. Fleming and wife Pat; brother, Walter H. Fleming and wife Karen; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be held on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Hayes Barton Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m. Friends may visit with the family after the service in the church parlor. Burial will be held at Arlington National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Kidney Fund.
Arrangements by Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 300 Saint Mary’s St. Raleigh. Condolences may be made through www.brownwynne.com.
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