Gordon A. Fleming
January 26, 2016
Lebanon
January 26, 2016
Lebanon
Gordon A. Fleming, 79, of Lebanon, ME died at his home Tuesday, January 26, 2016. Gordon was born on April 15, 1936, the son of the late Albert and Reta (Braun) Fleming in Kennebunkport, ME. He graduated from North Berwick High School in 1954. In 1956, he married Lois Randall and together they raised four children and shared 54 years of marriage until her death.
Gordon proudly served his country in the Navy between the Korean and Vietnam conflicts on the U.S.S. Wisconsin. After completing his military service, he opened a barber shop in Somersworth, NH until he was called to go into the ministry. Gordon graduated from Glen Cove Bible College in Rockland, ME in 1971. After completing school, he served as the pastor of the North Lebanon 2nd Baptist Church in Lebanon, ME for 12 years. He served as the pastor of the Center Barnstead Christian Church in Center Barnstead, NH for 5 years. He also served several churches as an interim pastor. He served on the Board of Directors at Southeastern New Hampshire Christian Academy in Somersworth, NH for 15 years. Gordon also opened barbershops in Corinna, Dexter, and Lebanon, Maine.
Gordon was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a softball umpire and loved to play golf. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, pastor, brother, and friend.
Gordon was predeceased by his wife Lois Fleming, his parents, three brothers, and three sisters.
He is survived by his children Linda Fleming-Vaughn of Springvale, ME, Stephen Fleming and his wife, Jessica of Shapleigh, ME, Timothy Fleming and his wife Laurie of Derry, NH, and Rebekah Ross and her husband Richard of Manchester, NH. He is also survived by seven grandchildren: Jeffrey, Kristin, Amanda, Samuel, Grace, Kassidy, and Crystal.
The wake will be held on Monday, February 1st from 11 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the North Lebanon 2nd Baptist Church, 256 Bakers Grant Road, Lebanon, ME, and the funeral will begin at 12:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the North Lebanon 2nd Baptist Church, 256 Bakers Grant Road, Lebanon, ME 04027.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, 580 Main Street, Springvale.
Condolences may be expressed at www.blackfuneralhomes.com
Gordon proudly served his country in the Navy between the Korean and Vietnam conflicts on the U.S.S. Wisconsin. After completing his military service, he opened a barber shop in Somersworth, NH until he was called to go into the ministry. Gordon graduated from Glen Cove Bible College in Rockland, ME in 1971. After completing school, he served as the pastor of the North Lebanon 2nd Baptist Church in Lebanon, ME for 12 years. He served as the pastor of the Center Barnstead Christian Church in Center Barnstead, NH for 5 years. He also served several churches as an interim pastor. He served on the Board of Directors at Southeastern New Hampshire Christian Academy in Somersworth, NH for 15 years. Gordon also opened barbershops in Corinna, Dexter, and Lebanon, Maine.
Gordon was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a softball umpire and loved to play golf. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, pastor, brother, and friend.
Gordon was predeceased by his wife Lois Fleming, his parents, three brothers, and three sisters.
He is survived by his children Linda Fleming-Vaughn of Springvale, ME, Stephen Fleming and his wife, Jessica of Shapleigh, ME, Timothy Fleming and his wife Laurie of Derry, NH, and Rebekah Ross and her husband Richard of Manchester, NH. He is also survived by seven grandchildren: Jeffrey, Kristin, Amanda, Samuel, Grace, Kassidy, and Crystal.
The wake will be held on Monday, February 1st from 11 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the North Lebanon 2nd Baptist Church, 256 Bakers Grant Road, Lebanon, ME, and the funeral will begin at 12:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the North Lebanon 2nd Baptist Church, 256 Bakers Grant Road, Lebanon, ME 04027.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, 580 Main Street, Springvale.
Condolences may be expressed at www.blackfuneralhomes.com
