Herald Fletcher

April 26, 1926 - December 10, 2014

Herald Fletcher, age 88, a resident of Lexington, Kentucky; formally of Royalton, Kentucky; passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at Providence Pine Meadows Nursing Home in Lexington, Kentucky Mr. Fletcher was born April 26, 1926 in Royalton, Kentucky the son of the late Milton and Eliza Patrick Fletcher. Also, proceeding in death is one daughter, Fayetta Whitaker; sisters, Alice Salyer, Lillie Whitaker, Polly Fletcher, Rosy Hackworth, Edna Fletcher; brothers, Irvin Fletcher, Wark Fletcher, Kearney Fletcher, Bruce Fletcher, Elliot Fletcher, and Orville Fletcher. Mr. Fletcher served his country in World War II with the Merchant Marines. He worked for C&O Railroad until his retirement as Foreman. Those left to mourn includes ex-wife, Minnie Blair; son, Andrew Fletcher and wife Vicky of Versailles, Kentucky; grandchildren, Kenneth N. Whitaker, Ashley K. Whitaker, Andrew J. Fletcher, Mary C. Fletcher. Also, surviving are four great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, a host of family and friends who love and miss him. Funeral services for Herald Fletcher will be conducted Friday, December 12, 2014 at 1:00 PM here from the Chapel of the Salyersville Funeral Home in Salyersville, Kentucky. Clergy Andrew Fletcher will deliver comforting words on the day of service. Interment will follow in the Fletcher Cemetery on Sam Poe Road in Royalton, Kentucky. The family will welcome friends Thursday, December 11, after 6:00 PM and anytime prior to the funeral service. Services are under the direction of the Salyersville Funeral Home in Salyersville, Kentucky.