Ralph Edward Fleming age 89, born June 1, 1933 went to be with the Lord on March 26, 2023. Preceded in death by daughter, Cynthia Cornelius; parents, John L. Fleming and Daphna Fleming, brother, Henry and sister, Mary Ryan.
Survived by wife of 69 years, Leona Fleming; son, Stanley (Mimsy) Fleming; son-in-law, David Cornelius; grandchildren, Delaney (Daniel) Vick, Mackenzie (Ryan) Martini, Landrie Fleming, Grayson Fleming; great grandchildren, Eliana & Anaiah Vick, Jaxon Martini.
Ralph loved spending time with his family and friends and will be greatly missed. He was retired from Fleming Machine & Welding Shop, Inc. He was a member of Meridian Baptist Church. He loved fishing, golf, mowing his lawn, traveling all 50 states and several foreign countries and all Tennessee sports.
The family would like to thank UT Medical Hospice Services for their excellent care.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at Meridian Baptist Church with service to follow, Rev. Dana Fachman officiating. The burial will be Thursday at 10 am at the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Meridian Baptist Church or Seymour Volunteer Fire Department at 101 Ford Hill Ln, Seymour, TN 37865.