He was a Church Pastor and member of St. Mark's Church of God in Christ. Pastor Fletcher's hobbies included bear hunting, fishing, loved dogs and horses, playing the guitar, but most of all his passion was to serve his Lord and Savior which he has done since a very young age. ''Uncle Dane'' as he was affectionately called by his family, was a very kind, giving man and would help anyone in need. He was married to Joan Gaines Fletcher who preceded him in death; along with thirteen siblings of which he was the Patriarch; by three of his children, Garland Fletcher, Jr., Kelly Fletcher, Sr. and Ricky Fletcher; grandson, Kelly Fletcher, Jr.; and granddaughters, Joann Harris and Monica Fletcher.
He is survived by his children, Bobbie Fletcher of Wilmar, AR, Raleigh Fletcher of Tacoma, WA, Laronda Molton of Ohio, Maggie Lewis of West Memphis, AR, Lavada Fletcher of Tacoma, WA, Randy Fletcher of Wilmar and Jalen Lexing of Wilmar; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; along with a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Pastor Derrick Evans officiating. There will be a wake from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Burial will be in Wilmar/Turner Hill Cemetery. You can sign Pastor Fletcher's guestbook registry on this page.
Condolences(9)
Nathan and Sharon Peters
Plummer, ID Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Our condolences to the family of Garland Fletcher. I met Garland in Spokane WA and we hunted bears and raccoons with our dogs. Then he retired from Kaiser and moved back to Arkansas. We were sad to hear of his passing.Shar'ree Lewis
Tacoma, WA Wednesday, April 10, 2024 Grandpa thank you for the love you gave and the life lessons you taught so many of us. We have so many memories to share and laugh about because of you. Growing up in church, experiencing hunting, learning to garden and taking care of the chickens and dogs are all stories I am proud to share with my kids today. I learned my strong work ethic from you grandpa. I love you.Mary Gonder Caldwell
Benbrook,, TX Tuesday, April 9, 2024 I would like to offer heartfelt condolences to the Fletcher familyRoyHarrisSr
Nine Mile Falls, WA Tuesday, April 9, 2024 My heart felt condolences to the family. Uncle Garland (Dang) you will be greatly missed by me because of all the special time we spent together. You can rest in peace I'll see again all my love to the family from Roy Harris Sr and his family.Kathy Gatdner
Moses Lake, WA Tuesday, April 9, 2024 Uncle Garland "May the work that you have done speak for you" May your memories be a blessing to others well done thy good and faithful servant I recall lots of good memories that I will always cherish my deepest to the familyKathy Gardner (Niece)
Michael Griffith
Hamburg, AR Tuesday, April 9, 2024 I am sorry to hear about preacher Fletcher, I have been in his home many times with my Uncle Robert Harrell Martin. He was a fine man praying for all of you during this time and rejoicing that Preacher is in the presence of his Saviour.Erica Davis
Monticello, AR Monday, April 8, 2024 So very sorry to hear about Elder Fletcher’s passing. Sending many hugs and prayers to the family.Barbara smith
, AR Sunday, April 7, 2024Gladys Marie McNairy-Jokela
Spokane Valley, WA Thursday, April 4, 2024 RIP by beloved Uncle Garland. I will always have fond memories of our relationship. Until we meet again... To the family, friends and the host of relatives stay blessed!