Thomas Lee "Shorty" Fletcher, Jr., age 69, of Alexander, passed from this life on April 12, 2010 in Little Rock.
Mr. Fletcher was born on February 14, 1941 to his parents Thomas and Beulah Fletcher. He was an avid fan of dirt track racing and hunting and he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was also the owner of Fletcher Bros. Welding and bought and sold scrap iron for over 30 yrs.
Thomas is survived by his wife, of 50 years, Mary Fletcher, sons; Johnny Fletcher and wife Wilma of Alexander, Kenny Fletcher and wife, Linda of Hensley, Norman Fletcher of East End, Ronnie Fletcher of Sardis and Michael Fletcher and wife, Kristy of Pleasant View, Tennessee. Daughters; Amanda Moore of Alexander, Melinda Vergona and husband, Joey of Sardis and Patricia Fletcher-Kester and husband, Jeremy of Sardis. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren; Derek Fletcher, Brittney Carver, Caitlyn Nowlin, Amberlee Fletcher, Cameron Fletcher, Lyndsay Moore, Haley Vergona, Logan Moore, Maverick Kester, Irelynn Kester and Kennedy Vergona, 2 brothers Don Fletcher of Little Rock and David Fletcher of Mabelvale, two great-grandchildren; Braxton Hunter and Alivia Nowlin and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and relatives who will all miss him dearly.
Mr. Fletcher is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister along with a granddaughter, Courtney Fletcher and a grandson, Tony Parsons.
A celebration of life for Mr. Fletcher will be held at 10:00a.m., on Saturday, April 17, 2010 in the chapel of Dial & Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant (501-847-9099), with Pastor Scotty Thomas officiating.
Visitation will be held from 6-8p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
To sign Mr. Fletcher's online guest book go to www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com