Bob Fleming

Mr. Robert "Bob" Fleming, 82, of Corning, AR., passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Saint Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR. Bob was born June 3, 1939 in Kansas City, MO. He served as a Kansas City, MO., police officer for 12 years. He moved to Corning in 1972 and was the owner of Bob’s Sporting Goods. He retired as supervisor from J.V. Rockwell Publishing in Corning and proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He enjoyed restoring antique automobiles, country music and woodworking. Bob was an avid Cardinals and K.C. Royals fan and loved spending time with his grandchildren, family and his basset, Lady. He was a member of Corning Church of Christ.

On August 8, 1959, he married Ruth (Harpole) Fleming. She survives. They recently celebrated their 62 ^nd wedding anniversary.

Other survivors include his daughters Pam (Bobby) Lowe and Robin Young, both of Corning, AR.; mother Charlotte Fleming of Gower, MO.; sisters Charlotte (Gary) Montgomery of Kansas City, MO., Carolyn (Bill) Rider of Gladstone, MO., Frances (Larry) Morgan of Smithville, MO., and Karen (Kenny) Wingerter of Overland Park, KS.; grandchildren Nick (Stephanie) Young, Aaron (Samantha) Young and Becca (Trevor) Barajas; great grandchildren Christopher, Abby, Layla, Harrison and Hatcher; brother-in-law Bob (Cathy) Harpole of Imboden, AR.; several brothers and sisters in Christ; and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father Roy Harvey Fleming; sister Sharon Nolan; and son-in-law Bill Young.

Pallbearers will be Nick Young, Aaron Young, Jeff Young, Trevor Barajas, Robby Harpole and Casey Madsen. Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Lowe, Glen Young, Rob Young and Lee Boyd.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 12:00 PM in the Ermert Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 1:00 PM with James Johnston and Earl Ladyman officiating. Burial will follow the service in the Corning Cemetery.

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