Evans Milton Fletcher
March 8, 1917 ~ February 23, 2013
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 12:00 Noon in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home chapel with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will follow in St, Aloysius Cemetery Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home chapel with prayers recited at 7:00PM.
Evans Milton Fletcher, 95, of Leonardtown, MD formerly from Harford County, MD passed away on February 23, 2013in Callaway, MD. Born on March 8, 1917 in West Liberty, MD he was the son of the late William Frank and Gertrude B. Winemiller Fletcher of Street, MD. Evans was of the loving husband of Violet Frances Wathen Fletcher whom he married in St. Aloysius Catholic Church Leonardtown, MD on January 23, 1948 and who preceded him in death on August 6, 2012. Mr. Fletcher is survived by his son James Evans (Gail) of Leonardtown, MD, 1 grandchild Jason Ryan Fletcher (Paige) of Leonardtown, MD, 2 great granddaughters September Marie and Adelaide Brooke Fletcher. Evans is also survived by his siblings Rush Emory Fletcher and Helen Mae Slade both of Street, MD, and Oscar Raymond Fletcher of FL. He is preceded in death by siblings: Irvin Franklin Fletcher, Ralph Nicholas Fletcher. Mr. Fletcher moved to St. Mary’s County in his early 20’s to help build Pax River Navy Base he worked as a Carpenter for the Union retiring in his 70’s. After, retirement he worked as a farmer, until 2011. He loved working on his own farm and his vegetable garden. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 27, from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 12 :00 PM in the Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will follow in St. Aloysius Catholic Cemetery Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be Nick Fletcher, Ron Fletcher, Rick Fletcher, Mark Slade, Jason Fletcher, and Earl Lumpkins. Honorary Pallbearers will be Rush Fletch, Ramona Fletcher and Helen Slade. Contributions may be mad e to Rescue Squad of your choice.
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“Jim, Gail and family, Our family at the farm is thinking of all of you during these very difficult times. Evans was full of spunk and lived a very full life. You are in our prayers during these difficult times. “
“Jimmy and family – sending sympathy on the loss of your Dad. You were so lucky to have both your parents for so many years. Thinking of you all – Tism”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Cherish all the happy memories during this most difficult time. Remember that your parents will now be watching over you and your family. God bless.”
“Jimmy, So sorry for the loss of your father. May you find strength and comfort during this difficult time. “
“Jimmy, Gail and Family ~ Thinking of you and sending prayers during this very sad time. “
“Jimmy, Gail,& Jason- We are so sorry to head about your loss-may he now find peace and comfort-our thoughts and prayers are with you all “
“Jimmy and Gail, my deepest sympathy to you and your family.”
“Jimmy and family, you have our sincerist condolences on the passing of your father. John & Elise Thompson”
“Jim and Family,Sorry for your loss. May you find strength and comfort in all the memories of his life. Prayers are with you. God bless. “
“Jimmy, Gail & Jason: Our thoughts are with you and the family during this sad time. Your dad will certainly be missed and may he rest in peace.”
“Jimmy, Gail, Jason and Paige – we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“Jimmy and family,sorry to hear the news of your loss.”
“Jimmy, Gail and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.”
“Jim,Gail and family, so sorry for your loss. My Deepest Sympathy and prayers to you all.”
“Jimmy,Gail,Jason,Paige: Thinking of you at your time of loss. The cousins loved visiting with Violet & Evans when we were growing up. He was a kind, hard working man.”
“Jimmy, keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. “
“To the Fletcher Family: You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“Jim, Gail & family – We are very sorry about your Father. Hopefully, there is some consoliation that he is now at peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Jimmy and family – We pray your dad rests in peace now free from suffering. Remember the happy times you shared with one another. No matter the situation, it’s hard to say the final goodbye. Our thoughts and sympathy are with you all. “
“Jimmy, Gail, Jason and Paige, We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that our prayers are with you all.”
“To The Fletcher Family, Our thoughts and prayers to you at this time. It seems difficult that you would have the loss of both Parents/Grandparents in a 6 month period. Please find comfort in the good memories with both of them and know that they are at peace now. (It was just a short time ago that Susan and her church group went to Taylor Farms to sing Carols and take small gifts. They were uplifted to get a little smile from Evans, when they visited with him.”