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Jerry Ray Fleming

  • October 17, 1955 - February 12, 2012
  • Terrell, Texas
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“So sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. He was one of the those guys that you couldn't forget. Such a big heart. We will miss him. My thoughts and...Read More » ”
1 of 21 | Posted by: Stacey Norris - Forney, TX

“MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY OF JERRY. HE WILL BE MISSED BY EVERYONE WHO KNEW HIM. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBOR THE GOOD TIMES YOU, YOUR...Read More » ”
2 of 21 | Posted by: Aubrey Berryhill - Dallas, TX

“To the Fleming family and friends. My deepest condolences for your great loss. He will be missed on The Mountain. ”
3 of 21 | Posted by: Lenny Escobido, current President, Mountain Business Association - TX

“Casey, our deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your dad. We know how special he was to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you,...Read More » ”
4 of 21 | Posted by: Elaine & Jimmy Howard - Kaufman, TX

“LeAnn ,I am so sorry for your loss,you and your family are in my prayers..If there is anything I can do for you on the MT. Feel free to call me....Read More » ”
5 of 21 | Posted by: Phyllis Leblanc (Nanny FRU-FRU'S)Canton MT. - LA

“He was such a sweet man...only knew him for a short time but always made me smile and laugh when I was around him. He was a proud father! Jerry Ray...Read More » ”
6 of 21 | Posted by: kaylan harris - forney, TX

“LeAnn, I am so sorry for your loss. ”
7 of 21 | Posted by: Cindi Rojas

“You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. ”
8 of 21 | Posted by: Sheila A Kight - TX

“LeaAnn, my prayers are with you! ”
9 of 21 | Posted by: Karen Moore - Garland, TX

“LeaAnn, my prayers are wtih you! ”
10 of 21 | Posted by: Karen Y. Moore - Garland, TX

“Jerry, your dedication to your work and your kindness will be greatly missed at Atmos Energy. Thank you for allowing us to learn from you. ...Read More » ”
11 of 21 | Posted by: Beni Campbell - Greenville, TX

“Such a kind heart, great smile and beautiful "twinkly" eyes. Jerry, you will be missed by all! ”
12 of 21 | Posted by: Billie Nicol - Heartland, TX

“Leeann, I was sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your extended family. ”
13 of 21 | Posted by: Judith Hammer - Alba, TX - Friend

“Sweet Sue-Ann, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May you feel the warmth and peace of our Lord Jesus...Read More » ”
14 of 21 | Posted by: Rhonda Torris - Plano, TX

“Prayers for you and the Family. ”
15 of 21 | Posted by: Beverly Whitehead (Carr) - Emory, TX

“you were such a good Dad... Jerry you always made us smile and laugh at your funny little comments... ”
16 of 21 | Posted by: Tina , Devan & Kristin - Forney, TX

“Jerry was our neighbor for years he will be missed , my son Devan grew up with his sons and their Dad (jerry) was always a good Dad and playmate for...Read More » ”
17 of 21 | Posted by: Tina & Devan - Forney, TX

“I grew up across the street from Jerry. Still have lots of memories from those days. Still remember playing ball in the yard with his boys and many...Read More » ”
18 of 21 | Posted by: Jon Everett II - Forney, TX

“Jerry Ray Fleming was a shining light in the lives of his children,family,and friends. He was tireless in his efforts to please others and faithful...Read More » ”
19 of 21 | Posted by: Mickey St. Clair - Royse city, TX

“JERRY WAS A GREAT CO-WORKER AND FRIEND NEVER HAD A BAD THING TO SAY ABOUT ANYBODY,REAL GOOD PERSON ”
20 of 21 | Posted by: brad scott - forney , TX

“On behalf of myself and Anderson-Clayton Bros., I would like to extend my sincere condolences. I thank you for the opportunity to get to know Jerry...Read More » ”
21 of 21 | Posted by: Amy Fulton


Jerry Ray Fleming, 56, of Terrell passed away on February 12, 2012. He was born October 17, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois. Jerry, also known as Papa J to his grandchildren and as Flem-Flam or J-Dawg to his friends, loved to work in his yard and was the "Mayor of the Porch" at his shop in Canton where he and his beloved wife, LeAnn operated a business. He worked for Atmos Energy for 30 years where he was known to his customers as "The Gas Man with the smiling blue eyes." Jerry was a true humanitarian, purchasing heaters and delivering them to those in need. Never an unkind word was spoken by Jerry about others, who attest "to know him was to love him." Jerry was a dedicated husband and father, who coached baseball, football and basketball for his sons' teams during their childhood. He even played on a men's slow pitch baseball team for 16 years. But his favorite sport was football. And his team was the Dallas Cowboys. You couldn't find a more dedicated fan. His support began in the 1960's and continued through the good and bad times. His Dallas Cowboy collection rivaled that of any true fan's.
Jerry was preceded in death by his mother, Anne Fleming, brother Dean Fleming and Aunt Angela St. Clair. Those left to celebrate his life are devoted wife LeAnn Richardson, children Casey, Andrew and Matthew Fleming and Lindsey Hanan, step children Kelly Richardson Dyer and Shane Richardson, and grandchildren Wyatt, Sydnee, and Lexi Rae.
In keeping with Jerry's immense love of his family, memorials in his name may be made to an educational scholarship fund set up for his grandchildren: Jerry Fleming Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o City Bank-Forney, PO Box 5, Forney, TX, 75126.