John H. Fleming, 87, of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, at St. Andrew’s Village, surrounded by his loving family.
A son of the late Eugene T. and Jean Clark Fleming, he was born June 3, 1932, in Indiana.
Mr. Fleming was a graduate of Indiana High School. He owned Fleming’s Gas Station on Route 286 in Indiana for over 60 years. Mr. Fleming was a member of the Crete Presbyterian Church for over 50 years. He was also a member of F&AM 313. He loved all animals, especially cats and dogs and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He owned a big block modified and raced it at tracks in Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio. Mr. Fleming was a Pittsburgh Penguin and Steeler fan and enjoyed watching NASCAR.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Joan McCracken Fleming, of Indiana; two children: Dan Fleming and wife Lynn, of Buford, Ga.; and Pamela Bokash and husband John, of Indian Land, S.C.; two sisters: Lois Risinger and husband Ken, of Clarksburg; and Beth Wilcox and husband Michal, of Cochranton; four grandchildren: Jen LaForce and husband Glenn, of Johns Creek, Ga.; Brent Fleming and wife Megan, of Louisville, Ky.; Lauren Alfano and husband Rob, of Indian Land, S.C.; and April Bokash, of Indian Land, S.C.; six great grandchildren: Zachary, Emsley, Adley, Grady, Evan and Alice; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, George Fleming; a sister, Betty Mowrey-Stott; an aunt, Clare Fleming and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gene and Betty McCracken.
Friends and family will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Robinson-Lytle, Inc., where a masonic service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday with the Rev. Katie Ward Stear officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family kindly suggests memorial contributions be made to Crete Presbyterian Church, 25 Brady Road, Indiana, PA 15701 or to Four Footed Friends, 220 Beck Road, Indiana, PA 15701.
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