October 14, 1928 - August 19, 2018
Tommy Lee Fletcher Obituary
Tommy Lee Fletcher, devoted husband, strong father, loving grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many departed this earthly life on August 19, 2018. (Four scores and nine years is what he would have said.)
Tommy was born October 14, 1928 in Wilmar, Arkansas to Doby and Inez (Carr) Fletcher. He moved to Spokane in the 1940?s looking for a better life and work. There he met and married his soulmate and the love of his life, Jessie M. Scody in 1951. Together they raised Tommy, Geneva, Bobby, Susan and their grandson, Eric, along with numerous foster children for over thirty years.
Tommy provided for his family and worked hard in the Freight Companies for twenty-six years and later retired from Safeway in 1990. He was honored to be a member of the Teamster?s Local 690 and the Inland Northwest Wildlife Council.
Morning Star Baptist Church was his home church for fifty years where he served on the Trustee Board. He was especially proud of the property assets that the church acquired under his leadership. Before his health failed him, he attended New Hope Baptist Church, Pastor Emeritus Happy Watkins.
Over the years, Tommy developed several hobbies that included fishing, hunting, camping, gardening and butchering meats. He was proud to show off his prized possession, the black bear rug. When he wasn?t watching cowboy movies, he was busy making summer sausage or canning vegetables from his garden.
After his wife passed away Tommy looked for new ways to accompany his time and he began going to the East Central Community Center. He developed many new friendships and enjoyed the activities and outings. He taught all of us how to play his favorite card game, King?s on the Corner and The Rich Little Piggies.
Tommy loved his family and treasured family reunions and celebrations. During the holidays, everyone gathered in the living room and he led us in prayer thanking and praising the Lord for His many blessings.
His wisdom, generous heart and strong sense of family will be greatly missed. He leaves to mourn his loss, daughter Susan (Bobby) Sparks of Kennewick, WA, step-son, Bobby Harvey of Spokane, WA, grandchildren, James Canton, Chris Canton, Eva (Esteban) Millan, Stacie Anson, Jermaine (Jovonna) Dunbar, Eric (Joanne) Harvey, Trevor Harvey, Jason Brown, Nikki Brown, Ricco Brown, Earnest Rainer, Carman Nelson, all of Spokane, WA, Tommy Brown Jr. of Tacoma, WA, Jevon Sparks of McKinney Texas, Brittany Sparks of Scottsdale, AZ, brothers, Raleigh Fletcher of Spokane WA, Garland Fletcher of Wilmar, AK, sister, Lucy Spencer of Monticello, AK, a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who loved him dearly.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie, step-son, Tommy Brown, step-daughter, Geneva Dunbar, parents, Doby and Inez Fletcher, brothers, Joel Fletcher, Harry Fletcher, Seabe Fletcher, Doby Doc Fletcher, Frank Fletcher; sisters, Mary Fletcher, Lois Fletcher, Lula Mae Stone, Gertrude Taylor, Rozell Brown, and Carrin Spencer.
Viewing will take place 11:00 am to 5:00 pm August 24, 2018 at Heritage Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 1:00 pm August 25, 2018 at Heritage funeral Home followed by a graveside service at Greenwood Memorial Terrace.
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