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Dean William Fleming

Dean William Fleming, 87, of Lowell, passed away at 5:43 a.m., Monday, October 24, 2016, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

He was born August 10, 1929, in Washington County to Delbert and Addie Lee Fleming.

Dean was a graduate of Vincent High School, was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He raced horses for 45 years and was a member of the Harness Horseman’s Association. He retired from Union Carbide Metals in 1994.

Dean’s wife, Arlene Farley whom her married on June 6, 1952, preceded him in death.

One son and one daughter survive, Dean W. (Linda) Fleming II and Tonya Miller both of Marietta. Seven grandchildren, Shane (Tabitha) Burchett of Shreve, Ohio, Shawn Burchett of Texas, Shannon Burchett, Donald Burchett, Tracy (Troy) Lee, Stacy Fleming, Dean (Coleen) Fleming all of Marietta; and sister, Ruth Dickerson of Barhamsville, Va., also survive.

His parents, wife and brothers, Rich, Herb and Carl Fleming; and sisters, Lois Thompson, Grace Adams, Mabel Shutts all preceded him in death.

Cremation services are being handled by McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home and following his wishes, no other services will be observed.

Messages of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.