Howard J.D. Fletcher

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Howard J.D. Fletcher, 49, of Leicester, died Sunday, March 25, 2012. A native of Buncombe Co., he was a son of Howard Fletcher and of the late Dora Jones Fletcher. Mr. Fletcher was retired from Erwin Middle School. In addition to his father, Mr. Fletcher is survived by his wife of 31 years, Sharon Moss Fletcher; daughters Brenda Lee Taylor and husband Andy, and Beth Ann Caldwell and husband Nathan; son Nathan Fletcher and fiance Caitlin White; grandchildren Delilah and Abigayle Taylor, and Caraline and Westin Caldwell; and sisters Louise Jones and husband Howard, Peggy Dills, and Daisy Rogers. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, with Mr. Howard Jones officiating. His family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. If so desired, memorials may be made to Relay for Life, 120 Executive Park, Building 1, Asheville, North Carolina 28801.

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  1. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this sorrowful time. JD walked the halls at Erwin Middle School with a continuous smile on his face and he was a role model for us all! His integrity and thoughtfulness will be forever in our minds! I am proud to call him my friend! May God comfort you during this time and know that He will supply your needs for the days ahead! Randy and Sheila Burrell

  2. I send my love to all of JD’s family and friends. I pray that you have strength and courage during this time. I want him to be remembered as that loving goofy person I become to know. Hanging out with him and RD Chandler was the best class I have ever had. Considering I was the first girl to be a janitor’s assistant. He was a wonderful person and a great friend. He will forever be in my thoughts and this isn’t good bye it’s I’ll see you later, because he will ‘be with the Lord forever.’ (1 Thessalonians 4:17)

  3. JD always had time to talk and was always happy to help anyone in need. He was a gentle man with a great heart. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. We were very lucky to have him as part of our Erwin community.

  4. The memories of working with J.D. at Erwin Middle are some of the best memories from my time there. You never met J.D. that he did not have a smile on his face and a pleasant word for you. The number of lives he touched can not be counted. J.D. was an amazing role model for the students at Erwin Middle and a wonderful friend.

    My prayers are with you.
    Cindy Geouge

  5. J.D.’s impact on the thousands of Erwin Middle students whose path he crossed in three decades is immeasurable. In him, they found a soft place to land, a man who cared and showed them he cared, an example of what it means to work hard and push forward without complaint, a place to unload the confusing thoughts that swirl in the minds of today’s adolescents. He was a teacher, a counselor, a parent, a coach, a psychologist, a friend, a quiet constant in their lives — and mine. I hope we can all leave this world as he did, a better place than it was when we found it. We already miss J.D., but we take solace and comfort, and pray his family will also, in knowing he is finally Home.

  6. he was the best of the best he was a wounderful man ans always was smileing telling jokes and getten me out of clas to help him thanks to him i got out of some awful classes he always offered great advice and trying to keep us kids out of trouble we loved him very much he will ne greatly missed our thought and prayers is with you all

  7. J.D. was always very nice to me when I was at Erwin Middle. He would also joke with me at times. He will be missed.

  8. Sorry to hear about your husband and Judy and I will be praying for you in days to come . Love friends in Christ Judy and Preacher Byrd

  9. I would like to express my deepest sympathy to all of the family and let you all know,you are in our prayers.It is so hard to loose someone we love so much,but we carry them in our heart and remember all those precious memories..till we meet again..Love and prayers..The Hensley Family

  10. J.D. was one of the first people I met when I came to teach at Erwin, 7 years ago. He was so helpful and supportive and had such a positive frame of mind that he helped make that school home to me all these years. We talked about our favorite dog breed (Boxer) and gardening (Dahlias), and shared stories that made us laugh.
    I never saw a frown on his face. No difficult situation was ever complained about at work but always greeted with a smile and, ‘We’ll take care of it.’ What a great attitude to live by; what a great way to be remembered!

  11. I was lucky to have known JD. When I came to Erwin Middle he came up to me like he always knew me and really made me feel welcome! JD always, always had a smile on his face and a good word to say. Everyone looked up to him and the kids adored him! He will truly be missed!

  12. Its said as we walk through life we preach our own funeral by the life we live. JD may the Lord tell you well done my child .What a wonderful testimony your life was been.Beth ,Nathan and family may you find peace and comfort in the reflection of JD life.May God bless you all love Aunt Shirley

  13. So sorry for your loss. We went to school with JD. He was a very sweet boy in school.

  14. JD your were a wonderful person inside and out, may God take you up and keep you in his hands forever. I will always remember the smiles you had for all of us kids at Erwin Middle, you always seemed to make it easier and helped us all to understand the things that we were going through. You were a true role model for all of us, Sharon I pray that you find Peace and Understanding. May God Bless you and your Family during this awful time.

  15. In lifes journey some people leave a mark so strong that you can never forget them. JD will never be forgotten by us here at Erwin.
    With heartfelt condolences.
    Scherrie Vicks

  16. We would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family of J.D. It’s obvious from the numerous warm comments, that he touched the lives of many and will be dearly missed. How thankful we are that our grand Creator Jehovah, plans to restore his original purpose and make it possible for all mankind, including loved ones we have lost in death, to live forever under perfect conditions. (Matthew 6:10; Job 14:14 & 15). Please accept our condolences as you deal with the loss of J.D. and contemplate the hope of seeing him once again.

  17. For 5 years, I was lucky to begin each morning by passing JD on the way to my classroom on the stage. He was often reading the newspaper and we’d discuss the headlines and then go on to talk about our school. JD was a positive force who took the approach that we could get anything done if we persevered. He had a ready smile, humor, and words of encouragement. JD you walked the world with dignity for all. You were a great man and will ever hold a place of love and honor in my heart.

  18. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
    Love,
    Elizabeth, Marilee, Melissa & Ashley

  19. Dear Sharon and Family,I was so sorry to hear of your loss,we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Denise N. Pace and
    Eloise Nelon

  20. I am very sorry for your loss. I worked with J.D. at Erwin for a few years. He was a good man and always had a smile on his face. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. YOu are all in our prayers.

  21. We are sorry to hear about J D. He was always a great help and nice person. Terry and I went to school with J D. Our family has worked with and known J D and his family for very along time. Our prayers are with you all. From The Roy and Bea Smith Family.

  22. Sorry I did not attend the services for JD. I only found out about his death the day after his funeral. Though I have not seen him in a few years, I will always remember him from working together at Erwin Middle and our hunting and fishing trips, riding bikes, as we not only worked together we grew up together. He was always my best friend, and I will never forget him.

    David Smith


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