Lee is preceded in death by his loving father, Ernest Fleming, his paternal grandparents, Linzie and Owens Fleming, and his maternal grandparents, Mary and C.C. Huntley, Jr.
He is survived by his loving mother, Martha Huntley Fleming of Louisville; his devoted sister, Angela (Brent) Gohring of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma; his daughter, Linzie Fleming, of Temple, Texas; his dear friend, Wanda Fleming of Henderson, Texas; two nephews, Blake (Andrea) Gohring of Owasso, Oklahoma; Garrett Gohring of Fayetteville, Arkansas; one niece, Brooke (Jesse) Sanchez of Hollywood, Florida; one great nephew, Roman Gohring; two great nieces, Georgia Gohring and Amoura Sanchez; and many aunts and uncles.
Lee was born May 25, 1971, in Meridian, Mississippi. Lee attended Ruston High School in Ruston, Louisiana. He received his B.S. degree in Forestry from Louisiana Tech University. After college graduation, Lee’s entire career was in Forestry. He worked for Stevens Forestry Service, the Mississippi Forestry Commission, and the last 23 years for the Texas A & M University Forest Service.
Lee was an avid outdoorsman. He was happiest when he was out in the woods hunting, in his boat fishing or out enjoying nature. He loved going on extended fishing trips with his Uncle Hugh Huntley, his family, and his friends. Boy, did they have stories to tell when they returned from those trips! But, they also always had a bunch of fish to bring home. Just like his dad, Ernest Fleming, Lee could do just about anything he set his mind to do. He enjoyed cooking for people, working in his yard, planting a garden, and helping the elderly. He was highly competitive and loved to win at sports and games. And, he really enjoyed teasing his mother.
Serving as pallbearers are Brent Gohring, Blake Gohring, Garrett Gohring, Ryan Daniel, Phillip Martindale, and Brad Bailey.
Memorials may be made to Camp Ground UMC Church, c/o Becky Waddell, 3080 Young Crossing Road, Louisville, Mississippi, 39339.
