Richard Joseph Flemings
February 25, 1957 - December 15, 2017

Richard Joseph Flemings, 60, of Opelika, AL, passed away Friday, December 15, 2017 at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL.

The family will announce a memorial service at a later date.

Mr. Flemings was born in Columbus, GA, son of the late Maurice Joseph Flemings and Helen Ward Flemings. He was a heavy equipment mechanic for the Lee County Highway Department, which he just recently retired from due to health reasons.

Mr. Flemings is survived by one step-daughter Dawn Wood and husband Jimmy of Smiths Station, AL; one sister Diane Cartin and husband David of Walterboro, SC; one brother Jerry Flemings and wife Sandra of Columbus, GA and two grandchildren Joseph and Caleb Wood of Smiths Station, AL.

Condolences may be left online at www.vancememorialchapel.net

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Jennifer Flemmings
David Ovdenk
Diane Cartin
Sarah Nell & Ken Thurmond
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Richard Joseph Flemings, 60, of Opelika, AL, passed away Friday, December 15, 2017 at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL. The family will announce a memorial service at a later date. Mr. Flemings was born in Columbus, GA, son of the late Maurice Joseph Flemings and Helen Ward Flemings. He was a heavy equipment …
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Jennifer Flemmings left a message on October 31, 2018:
A candle was lit by Jennifer Flemmings on 2018/10/31
Mary Ann Boldeia and Sam, Ricky's cousins from N.H. left a message on December 23, 2017:
Jerry and Sandra, and Diane and family, and Ricky's extended family,
So sorry to hear about Ricky. He's in our thoughts and prayers. I have so many fond memories of you and your family coming to visit us. You are now with your family and Johnny Boy, You will be remembered in a Mass at my church in N. H. God Bless You Ricky. Rest in peace.
David Ovdenk left a message on December 20, 2017:
A candle was lit by David Ovdenk on 2017/12/20
Sarah Nell & Ken Thurmond left a message on December 19, 2017:
A candle was lit by Sarah Nell & Ken Thurmond on 2017/12/19
Jerry Flemings left a message on December 19, 2017:
Will miss you Ricky. I remember some of the good times and how you loved the beach and staying with Grandpa and Grandma in Florida. Now I know you will be returned there. May you Rest in Peace Brother for your suffering is over.
Love you
Brother Jerry
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Diane Cartin left a message on December 19, 2017:
We will miss you Ricky, you’ve gone on to be with family and friends. We will remember the good memories we had growing up. You were loved by many. Rest In Peace my brother.
Diane Cartin left a message on December 19, 2017:
A candle was lit by Diane Cartin on 2017/12/19
Sarah Nell Flemings Thurmond left a message on December 19, 2017:
Rick, although we were no longer husband and wife we were friends. It was sad to see you go from 280# to 131#. My friend, We had those important talks and we were "Good". We loved you and you loved us. The season has come for you to rest. RIP my friend.
[email protected] left a message on December 18, 2017:
You will be missed Ricky.....you were a special person and I know you are in heaven at peace. God bless you and your family.
Lm left a message on December 18, 2017:
My sincere condolences to the family at this time of loss. I have found comfort in the scriptural promises at Rev 21:3, 4 and I pray you will as well.
Dawn Wood left a message on December 18, 2017:
Gonna miss you Rick. You was the best step dad a girl could have. When I started my own family you loved them like they was your own. I will miss your stories Alabama wild man. Until we meet again. Love you always.
Dawn Wood left a message on December 18, 2017:
A candle was lit by Dawn Wood on 2017/12/18
Vance Brooks left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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