James David Fletcher

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James David Fletcher, age 67, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on August 30, 1949 to the late Walt Fletcher and Nell Lunceford Guy. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by great grandchildren: Mackynzie Brown and Brantley Brown.

David loved the outdoors and especially loved to work with wood. He especially enjoyed making birdhouses and has made many bird houses for his family and friends throughout the years. He was an equipment operator for many years.

He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish David's memories include his wife of 49 years, Brenda Hamby Fletcher; children: Teresa Robbins and husband Stephen of Mountain City, TN and Jerry Fletcher of Hagerstown, MD; sister, Ilene Roberts and husband Johnny of Mountain City, TN; brothers: Boyd Fletcher of Mountain City, TN and Bob Fletcher and wife Deanna of Butler, TN; grandchildren: Stephen Robbins Jr., Sarah Brown and husband Brad, Jerry David Fletcher Jr. and Shetona Fletcher; special great grandson, Nathaniel Brown; special friends: Rose Tester, Margaret Cress and Catherine Hassenrich and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 1-3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 30, 2016 at the Pine Grove Baptist Church with the funeral service to follow at 3:00 p.m. with Pastors Mike Penley and Sammy Icenhour officiating. Graveside service and interment will follow at the Brown Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Stephen Robbins Jr., Stephen Robbins, Brad Brown, and Chris Laing. Honorary pallbearers are the Men's Sunday School Class of Pine Grove Baptist Church and Staff of Amedysis Hospice.

Walter married Nell Blanch Lunceford on 4 Feb 1947 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nell (daughter of Aud Lunceford and Lily Ward) was born on 2 Jun 1928; died on 2 Jun 2007 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Nell Blanch Guy age 80, 302 White Hollow Road, Bluff City, Tennessee went to be with the Lord Saturday, June 2, 2007 at Bristol Regional Medical Center.

She was born June 2, 1928 and was the daughter of the late Aud and Lilly Ward Lunsford. She was a factory worker and a member of Independent Freewill Baptist Church.

She is survived by: Husband: Joseph Luther Guy. Daughter: Ilene Roberts and husband Johnny. Brothers: David Fletcher and wife Brenda, Boyd Fletcher, Bobby Fletcher and wife Gearldene. Sister: Betty Potter. Step-children: Louise Roark, Arlene Smithson and husband Ricky, Wanda Gragg and husband Jerry, Bobby Guy and wife Stephanie. Fourteen grandchildren. Fourteen great-grandchildren Several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Able and Rev. Bobby Tester officiating. Interment will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Wednesday at Shipley Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

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Henry and Belva had nine children.

FLETCHER, Henry Harrison
"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, August 13, 1969
DEATHS
Henry Harrison Fletcher, 74, of Butler (Dry Run Community) died at his home Saturday, 12:00 noon after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Johnson County, son of the late William E. and Matilda O'Neal Fletcher. He was a retired farmer, veteran of World War I, member of the American Legion and a member of Midway Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Belva Cardwell Fletcher, Butler; four sons, Walter, Paul, and Charles, all of Butler, and Rev. Carroll Fletcher, Neva; five daughters, Mrs. M. Rainbolt, Mrs. Annie Bradley, Mrs. Dorothy Potter, Mrs. W. Phillips, Mary L. Potter, Butler; five sisters, Mrs. Lula Orton, Mrs. Dora Orton, and Mrs. Myrtle Cardwell, all of Johnson City, Mrs. Cheloia Clark and Mrs. Dillie Grindstaff, both of Butler; 31 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted from the Midway Baptist Church Monday, 2 p.m., with the Rev. Carl Wilson officiating.
Burial was in the Fletcher Cemetery.
Pall-bearers[sic] were men of the Adult Bible Class of Midway Baptist Church, Herbert Lewis, Dana Morley, Norvin, Bradley, Chalmas Laws, Robert Garland, and Truman Dugger.

Henry married Belva A. Cardwell about 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Belva (daughter of James Giddeon Cardwell and Mary Ann Eller) was born about 1904 in North Carolina, , , ; died about 1987 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Fletcher Family Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Aud married Lily Ward about 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lily (daughter of Dolphus Alexander "D. A." Ward and Rebecca S. Arnold) was born on 22 Jul 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1900 Johnson County, TN Census
District 6

Household 150
William E. Stout32TN TN TN
Matilda J.26TN NC NC
James T.11VA TN TN
Ora U.10TN TN TN
Vesta O. 7"
Henry H. 5"
Cecil H. 2"
Myrtle I.9 Mo"

Household 151
John Stout61TN TN TN
Rebecca62NC NC NC


1910 Johnson County, TN Census
District 6

Household 167
William E. Stout45TN TN TN
Matilda38TN NC NC
Ora19TN TN TN
Vesta15"
Henry14"
Cecil10"
Myrtle 8"
Lula 7"
Ray 5"
Chelsie 2"
Dora M.13 Mo"


1920 Johnson County, TN Census
District 6

Household 167
William Fletcher52TN TN TN
Tildie M.44TN NC NC
Ray W.16TN TN TN
Chelsie M.13"
Dora M.11"
Dillia L. 9"
Ora W.29"
Cora E.19"Daughter-in-law

Household 168
Jim T. Fletcher30TN TN TN
Sarah J.23"
Gird G. 8"
Landon C. 3"
Gertie D. 1"
Vestie O.27"Sister
Omar T. 4"Nephew
Joseph W.15 Mo"Nephew
Oltha E. 6TN TN NCNephew

Household 169
Noah M. Fletcher23TN TN TN
Minnie T.19

Note: William E. Fletcher and his family started using the Fletcher surname again, just as his father had done in the 1870's.

William married Matilda J. O'Neal about 1888 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Matilda was born on 5 May 1871 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 10 Jul 1938 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Mary Ann Eller about 1892. Mary was born about 1872 in Iowa, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dolphus married Rebecca S. Arnold on 23 Sep 1898 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Rebecca (daughter of Alexander Arnold and Nancy Morelda Stout) was born about 1865 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]