G.P. Fletcher

g.p. fletcher
Gaston Pinkney “Buss” Fletcher, 96, of 51 Gudger Road, Candler, died Sunday, March 16, 2003, in an Asheville hospital. Mr. Fletcher was born in Buncombe County and was a son of the late William and Minnie Gaston Fletcher. He was a graduate of Sand Hill High School and attended Asheville-Biltmore College. He retired after 38 years as a carrier for the Asheville Citizen-Times and he was a member of Oak Forest Presbyterian Church. Surviving are one son, W.G. Fletcher of Weaverville; two granddaughters, Cynthia Marrie Fletcher of Landrum, SC and Amanda Fletcher Taylor of Arden; and three great-grandchildren, Sharlee, Zachary and Shelby. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Wednesday at Oak Forest Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Timothy W. Meredith officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. His family will receive friends from 7 - 8:30 pm Tuesday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.

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  1. I’m so sorry to hear of Buss’ death. He’s been a fixture here in the community ever since I’ve lived here. Gosh, I’ll miss seeing him out on the porch or yard as I pass. Hope he and my Dad’s talking about the good old days!

  2. Dear Buddy and family,I want you to know that I think Buss was a fine man. He really helped me and was so kind to Susan and me.I will never forget him. My deepest sympathy, Terry

  3. Please accept my deepest sympathy
    for your loss. Buss was a dear
    friend and will be greatly missed.
    God bless you.
    Bill Looney

  4. BUDDY,
    SAW IN ASHEVILLE PAPER WHERE ‘BUS’ PASSED ON. MY CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND FAMILY.
    HE WAS A GREAT GUY!
    LARRY DAVIS

  5. Our deepest sympathies. Amanda and Cindy, I remember so many times of playing with you guys over at Buss’ house and up at my Nana’s house. My girls just in the last two years had gotten to know Buss thru trips across the road with Pappy (Steve Novotny). He was a very special and dear man. I know you will miss him very much. Many prayers for you and the family during this time.

  6. Buddy, My heart is breaking. No one could make me laugh and smile like your Dad. He was MY second Dad. He just never could explain to me the difference between a horse and a mule. Love you, Nancy

  7. Buss was a man who touched and influenced so many lives with his humble and gracious mannerism, When you saw Buss he always had a smile on his face and would bring laughter to those he encountered. He will be greatly missed by our family and to all who knew him. Buss was a pillar to the community and a very fine man. The Fletcher family will be in our prayers.

    Landon, Shirley, MeLissa & Jann

  8. DEAR FAMILY,WE DID THINK SO MUCH BUSS.HE WAS DADDYS COUSIN.WE GREW UP HEARING OF BUSS.MY 4 SISTERS 1BROTHER SEND OUR CONDLENCES.NANCY IS AWAY AT CANADA NOWWILL GET IN TOUCH.LOVE TO COUSINS BERNICE BEDDINGFIELD THE EUGENE H.FLETCHER FAMILY


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