Meridian High Wildcats '58: Bobby Fleming, deceased

A Tribute and Celebration

We were the class of 1958, members of the Greatest Generation as well as children of the Greatest Generation. Born in 1940, we are also called members of the Traditional Generation.
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Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Bobby Fleming, deceased

Graveside services for Mr. Bobby Fleming will begin at 1:30 pm Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens with Reverend Jack Kern officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Fleming, 79, of Meridian passed away, Friday, November 22, 2019 at his residence surrounded by family.

Bobby was born in Clark County MS in 1940 and was a graduate of the class of 1958 from Meridian High School where he played on the baseball team. After graduation he continued playing on semi-pro teams where he excelled at all sports. He was also heavily involved and enjoyed coaching all ages of youth baseball.

Bobby worked for several insurance companies before forming a partnership in Fleming Robinson Parker and Goforth Independent Agency from where he retired. He was a longtime member of Highland Baptist Church.

Mr. Bobby is survived by his wife of 60 years, Eloise Hurst Fleming; children, Michael Steven Fleming, (Jo Marie), Richard Anthony Fleming (Jennifer), Kristy Suzanne Fleming. Granddaughter, Madeline Martin Fleming as well as a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and his beloved dog, Maggie.

Mr. Fleming is preceded in death by his parents, Calvert James and Gladys Dansby Fleming.

The family suggest that memorials be made as donations to St. Patrick’s School or to Russell Christian Academy in lieu of flowers.

Pallbearers will be Steven Fleming, Richard Fleming, Stephen Jones, Brookes Jones, Joe Jackson, and Jerry Murphy.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at robertbarhamffh.com

The Fleming family will receive friends from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm at the funeral home prior to graveside rights.

O God our Father, Creator of all the living, we entrust to Your gentle careall those we love who have gone before us;and have gone to their rest in the hope of rising again. . . .

Eternal rest, grant unto Bobby Fleming, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.

May the souls of the faithful departed
through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.