Smith Glenn Fleming

Smith Glenn Fleming, age 98, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, October 21, 2016 at Point Manor Personal Care Home of Point Marion, PA. He was born July 19, 1918 in Cassville, WV, a son of the late Glenn Smith Fleming and the late Mae (Core) Fleming.Survivors include his two sons and their spouses, Gregory and Jane Fleming of Morgantown, and Mark and Lisa Fleming of Colorado Springs, CO; two grandsons, Brian Jason Fleming and spouse Katrina of Morgantown, and Gregory Justin Fleming and spouse Rachel of Winston Salem, NC; five great-grandchildren, Annaliea Jade Fleming and Annika Janelle Fleming of Morgantown, and Aiden Smith Fleming, Maxwell Arthur Fleming and Reid Adler Fleming of Winston Salem, NC; and two brothers, Fred and Herbert Fleming of Cassville, WV.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death in 1995 by his wife of 54 years Anna Laura Louise Loring Fleming, whom he married April 6, 1941; and his sister, Catherine Spence formerly of Bakersfield, CA.Mr. Fleming attended Cassville Grade School and graduated from University High School in 1937.He worked on the family farm, as well as the Railway Express Service for nine years, constructi...[more]

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work as a carpenter, and also for the Olin Matheson Chemical Plant for 10 years. In 1941, he enlisted in the United States Army, and served as a construction engineer with the 805th Engineers. He was stationed in the South Pacific, where he constructed airfields until 1945. After leaving the Army, he then went to work for the West Virginia Newspaper Publishing Company where he retired as their Maintenance Supervisor with 26 years of service.Mr. Fleming attended Goshen Baptist Church and Suncrest United Methodist Church (formerly Drummond Chapel). He was a longtime member of the Suncrest Kiwanis Club beginning in 1995. He volunteered time with the Boy Scouts at Camp Mountaineer, the American Red Cross, Meals on wheels, Terrific Kids, and Special Olympics. He enjoyed fishing, wood working and spending time with his family, telling stories and just being the kind and loving man that he was.Known by many affectionately as "Smitty" or "Great Pap", he was a gentle and loving man who loved his faith in the Lord and is now at peace having lived 98 wonderful years.We will love and miss you forever, Pap!Friends may join the family to honor Smitty's life and legacy at Smith Funeral & Cremation Care, 108 Holland Ave., Morgantown on Monday, October 24, 2016 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM and again on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 from 10 AM until the time of the funeral service at 11 AM with Pastor Dan Meadows officiating. He will be laid to rest next to his wife at Beverly Hills memorial Gardens in Westover, where Full Military Honors will be accorded at the graveside.The family would like to express their gratitude to Point Manor Personal Care Home and it's staff for their outstanding care and affection for Mr. Fleming during his stay.To send personal condolences and other symbolic gestures, or to order flowers, please visit www.smithfuneralandcremationcare.com.