James A. Fleagle
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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He was born July 6, 1932, in Richmond, to Herschel L. and Reba Snyder Fleagle. On Aug. 24, 1955, in Richmond, he married Beulah L. Caudill, who survives in Warsaw.
Moving from Richmond to Etna Green in 1965, the family moved to Warsaw in 1978. He retired as an accountant with Veada Industries of New Paris.
He faithfully served his country as sergeant (T) with the Parachute Infantry Regiment 502 Airborne Infantry, of 101st Airborne Division, in the Korean Conflict from 1952 to 1954. He was awarded the Bronze Star, a Combat Infantry Badge and the Purple Heart.
He was a graduate of Earlham College, Richmond, with an A.A. in accounting. He was a member of the John C. Peterson Post 49 of the American Legion in Warsaw. An avid golfer, he was a longtime member of Rozella Ford Golf Course in Warsaw. He held various offices as a board member with the Lake Golfers Association (Rozella Ford), including president of the board. He enthusiastically volunteered his time for the betterment of the course where he is listed in the Lakeland Golfers Association Hall of Fame for his many accomplishments. Also, he was an accomplished woodworker who enjoyed building furniture.
He is survived by his loving family, including his wife; two sons, Steve (and spouse April) Fleagle, Syracuse, and Tim (and spouse Fran) Fleagle, Etna Green; and six grandchildren, Rachael, Aaron, Emilie, Phillip, Joseph and Drew. He was preceded in death by a brother, Lloyd Fleagle.
Services will be private.
Calling is from 5 to 8 p.m. today at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.
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Memorials to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 6675 or [email protected]
Condolences may be sent via mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
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He was born July 6, 1932, in Richmond, to Herschel L. and Reba Snyder Fleagle. On Aug. 24, 1955, in Richmond, he married Beulah L. Caudill, who survives in Warsaw.
Moving from Richmond to Etna Green in 1965, the family moved to Warsaw in 1978. He retired as an accountant with Veada Industries of New Paris.
He faithfully served his country as sergeant (T) with the Parachute Infantry Regiment 502 Airborne Infantry, of 101st Airborne Division, in the Korean Conflict from 1952 to 1954. He was awarded the Bronze Star, a Combat Infantry Badge and the Purple Heart.
He was a graduate of Earlham College, Richmond, with an A.A. in accounting. He was a member of the John C. Peterson Post 49 of the American Legion in Warsaw. An avid golfer, he was a longtime member of Rozella Ford Golf Course in Warsaw. He held various offices as a board member with the Lake Golfers Association (Rozella Ford), including president of the board. He enthusiastically volunteered his time for the betterment of the course where he is listed in the Lakeland Golfers Association Hall of Fame for his many accomplishments. Also, he was an accomplished woodworker who enjoyed building furniture.
He is survived by his loving family, including his wife; two sons, Steve (and spouse April) Fleagle, Syracuse, and Tim (and spouse Fran) Fleagle, Etna Green; and six grandchildren, Rachael, Aaron, Emilie, Phillip, Joseph and Drew. He was preceded in death by a brother, Lloyd Fleagle.
Services will be private.
Calling is from 5 to 8 p.m. today at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.
*****
Memorials to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 6675 or [email protected]
Condolences may be sent via mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
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