On Thursday, April 18, 2019 Mr. William Arthur Fleming transitioned from his earthly life to his heavenly resting place at Wake Forest Baptist Health High Point Medical Center. He was born June 9, 1948 to Florine Alston and Junious Fleming in Warrenton, NC.
He was educated in Warren County, but when he finished school he made his way to High Point, NC in pursuit of work. William was employed with UPS Freight, formerly Overnite Trucking for over 25 years before retiring in 2014.
On October 7, 1972, William married Julia B. Horne who preceded him in death. To this union one child, a son, Anthony was born.
William was preceded in death by his mother, father, sisters, Emma Jean Alston and Hattie Mae Fleming, and loving wife, Julia.
William is survived by his sister, Margaret Williams of West Babylon, NY; his brother, Roger Fleming of Richmond, VA; son, Anthony Fleming of High Point, NC; grandsons, Branson and Canon Fleming of High Point, NC; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, April 25, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Service Chapel. Interment will follow at Floral Garden Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the chapel from 1:00 p.m. until 1:30 p.m.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.