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Richard A. “Dick”
Fletcher
Richard A. “Dick” Fletcher, 86, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away
peacefully surrounded by his family. Thursday, February 04, 2016, at
the State of the Heart Hospice Care Center in Greenville.
He was born April 14, 1929, in Darke County, Ohio, a son of the late
Harry and Eva (Aten) Fletcher. In addition to his parents, Dick was
preceded in death by 3 brothers, Herman Fletcher, John “Rock” Fletcher
and Chester “Chet” Fletcher; 3 sisters, Frances Wilt, Norene Renfro and
Thelma Fletcher.
Dick entered the United States Army in May of 1951 when he was 22 years
old. He worked for Wilson Auto Sales (Studebaker’s) until they sold.
Then he went to work for Myron Chambers at the Sohio Filling Station
until they sold. Following his employment with Sohio, he worked for
Dairy Maid until they closed. He then went to work for Permacrete and
stayed there until he retired in 1988. Dick could never really retire
and was soon looking for something to do. So he started working for
Eikenberry’s part time and then finished his retirement career at
Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home. Dick was a lifelong member of the American
Legion and attended the Greenville Missionary Church.
Dick is survived by his wife Charlotte (Eubank) Fletcher whom he
married March 17, 1955. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews
and a large extended family.
A Celebration of Dick’s life will be held 10:30 AM Tuesday, February 9,
2016, at Greenville Missionary Church, 1110 N. Broadway Street,
Greenville, with Pastor Gary Oser officiating. Burial will follow in
Abbottsville Cemetery. Family and Friends may visit on Monday, February
8, from 5 – 7 PM at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice, 1350
N. Broadway Street, Greenville, Ohio 45331 or any charity the donor
wishes.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com
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