Tom fleming obituary arkansas

Thomas “Papa Tom” Fleming, 76, of Vista, CA passed away peacefully and returned home to his Maker on June 06, 2022. His last moments were spent in prayers of gratitude and anticipation of being reunited with his family who were with him giving a peaceful blessing of comfort. While holding the hand of his daughter, he transitioned from his physical life to his spiritual and eternal life in heaven where he now sits face to face with his Savior Jesus Christ in his new and fully restored body, free from pain and suffering.

Tom grew up in Crossett, Arkansas and was at his heart a southern man. He loved sweet tea, fish fries, hushpuppies, deer steaks, football, (especially the Razorbacks) and he said Grace before every meal. He was honest, gracious, hard working and open hearted. He never met a stranger, as he had a smile ready for everyone and he was the first one to introduce himself with eye contact and a firm handshake.

He was a true Patriot who loved our Country. Shortly after high school, he enlisted and served as a United States Marine during the Vietnam war. While stationed at Camp Pendleton, he met his wife of 49 years, Terry Long Fleming. Together they had two children and raised them here in his new home town of Vista. He worked as a cobbler and business o

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