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Wilton Lee Fleming, Jr., 65, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at Wake Med Hospital. He was born April 11, 1947 in Raleigh, NC to Wilton Lee Fleming, Sr. and Rose Marie Haynes Fleming.
After graduating from Broughton High School in 1966 and attending N. C. State University, he enlisted in the U. S. Army and served in the Corps of Engineers as an officer in CA and Viet Nam. Upon his discharge, he returned to N. C. State University and received his degree in Civil Engineering. He served the state of North Carolina in the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources as the Head of Water Quality before leaving in 1985 to open his own engineering firm, W. Lee Fleming, Jr. Engineering. He was proud of the many projects he worked on in the area including SAS Campus, Flowers Plantation, Governors Club, Hasentree and many others.
However, his proudest achievement was his family: Mary Beth Barrow and husband Chris, Jennifer Fleming Paris and husband Ray, Scott Cameron Fleming, and grandchildren, Rylee and Tyler Paris. He is also survived by his wife of 39 years, Karen Hines Fleming; brother, Roy M. Fleming and wife Pat; brother, Walter H. Fleming and wife Karen; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be held on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Hayes Barton Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m. Friends may visit with the family after the service in the church parlor. Burial will be held at Arlington National Cemetery.
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John A. Hearn
Does anyone know FOR SURE whether this Wilton Lee Fleming, Jr., who died in 2013 and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery is our classmate?
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Roy M. Fleming
Sadly, Lee died as a result of complications from illnesses. He was a life-long resident in the Raleigh area. He served his country valiantly in Viet Nam, and later made significant contributions in the field of Civil Engineering and water quality for North Carolina and surrounding States. He is missed greatly because of his outgoing, friendly, and caring nature.
Richard B. Knight
Roy, I worked during the summer with Lee one summer at Olsen Engineering. Great guy. Glad to see he could follow his CE passion. Mixed emotions over the circumstances, but thanks for the update.
Bill Ingle
Roy, thank you for the information about Lee. I have thought about you, Lee, and Walter many times over the years and hoped you were all doing well. My time with the Scout Troop certainly helped me develop as a person and your family had no small part in that. I'm very sorry to hear about Lee's untimely passing and I know you miss him, as do I. Best wishes!
Vicki Atchley (Jones)
Lee and his brother, Roy, were friends of ours from church. Have already posted comments to Roy - really sorry that Lee is no longer with us.