John Robert Fleming

JOHN ROBERT FLEMING, 83, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, formerly of Chester, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Tri Star Hendersonville Medical Center, Hendersonville, Tennessee.

He was born to the late Jesse and Fern (nee Robbs) Fleming on July 20, 1941 in Murphysboro, Illinois.

John married Dorothy “Dotty” Swancutt on August 29, 1959 in East Saint Louis, Illinois; she survives.

He had spent most of his life working in sales and also owned the Dairy Queen in Chester for many years. John finished his career as a Security Therapy Aide at Chester Mental Health Center in Chester, Illinois.

He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Chester, Illinois. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge #72, the Elks Lodge #1629, Eagles Club Aerie #3252 and the Chester Country Club. John enjoyed golfing, woodworking and boating. He loved to spend time with family, helping coach his sons baseball teams, and was always involved with his grandchildren’s sports and events.

Survivors:

Wife:

Dorothy “Dotty” Fleming Hendersonville, TN

3 Children:

Terri (Mark) Vogt Waterloo, IL

Rob (Sue) Fleming New Smyrna Beach, FL

Todd (Connie) Fleming Hendersonville, TN

5 Grandchildren:

Megan Picou (Sam Bone), Trevor Picou, Jay Fleming (Abby Wagner), Luke Fleming and Kat Fleming

3 Step Grandchildren:

Katie Jenkins, Kim Robison and Nathan Vogt

8 Step Great Grandchildren

Family Dog:

Mr. Muggs

Preceded in Death by:  Parents

Funeral Service:

2:00 pm, Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Pechacek Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois

Masonic Service:

1:00 pm, Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Don Berry

Interment:

Evergreen Cemetery

Chester, Illinois

Visitation:

Tuesday – 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Pechacek Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois

Memorials:

The Sarah Cannon Fund at American Cancer Society