Truman Doyne Fletcher, 62, of Vandalia died Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009.
Funeral services were Monday at 11 a.m., at the Bethany Missionary Baptist Church in Onia, Ark. Visitation was from 10 a.m. until service time on Monday morning at the church. Officiating was Pastor Gary Don Fletcher. Music was provided by Jeanie Fletcher, soloist and Jeff Choate, soloist. Interment was in Pordue Cemetery near Onia, Ark.
Visitation was Saturday from 2-4 p.m., at Waters Funeral Chapel in Vandalia.
He was July 31, 1947 in West Helena, Ark., the son of L. E. and Rodena Moore Fletcher.
Survivors include his parents, L. E. and Rodena Fletcher of Timbo, Ark.; three daughters, Robyn Johnson and husband, Bryan of Ballwin, Stephanie Kehoe and husband, Troy of Chico, Texas and Alison Fletcher of Springfield; one brother, Wayne Fletcher of Vandalia; four grandchildren, Abby Johnson and Joey Johnson, Logan Kehoe and Zach Kehoe; also survived by his very special friend, Betty Cinkan of Vandalia.
Doyne grew up in Vandalia and was a 1965 Van-Far High School graduate. He went to work shortly after graduating from high school at Harbison-Walker Refractories. Doyne had 42 years at Harbison Walker until his health prevented him from working any longer. He enjoyed attending car shows and fixing up cars, as well as other outdoor activities.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Fowler of Vandalia.
Pallbearers were Andrew Fletcher, David Fletcher, Fred Fletcher, Eldo Fletcher, Allan Morris, Wayne Harlan, Ray C. Gower and Chris Carter. Honorary pallbearers were Bryan Johnson, Troy Kehoe, Jeff Choate, Abby Johnson, Joey Johnson, Logan Kehoe and Zach Kehoe.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are encouraged to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 972, Mexico, MO 63382-0972.