Raymond Fleming Obituary

Raymond C. Fleming

WICHITA - Fleming, Raymond C. Jr., 86, oil and gas investor, died Friday, July 17, 2015. Memorial Service will be Thursday, July, 23, at 11:00 A.M. at St. James Episcopal Church. Raymond was born in Wichita on Christmas Day in 1928 to Myra Fleming and Raymond C. Fleming Sr. He attended Wichita schools and graduated from the University of Kansas. He was an avid golfer and reader with an excellent sense of humor. Preceded in death by his parents, wife, Joanne, and son, Douglas. Survived by daughter, Lynn (John) Chartier, son, Mark Leslie, both of Wichita, KS and daughter Susan (Brad) Tate, Lawrence, KS; grandchildren, David, Maria, Andrew, Josh, Maggie, Amy, Alicen, and Sophie. Memorials have been established with St. James Episcopal Church, 3750 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67208 and Episcopal Social Services, 1010 N Main, Wichita, KS 67203. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. Share tributes online at: www.dlwichita.com

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Jul. 20, 2015.
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I miss my Gramps. He was the best. Thank you all for your kind words.

Alicen Fleming

July 28, 2015

Ray was a great friend to my father Jay Galloway and myself. Dad and Ray spent many days discussing the oil business and world news over coffee and playing hully gully for the bill. I was honored to be included in that group.

Casey Galloway

July 27, 2015

Susan,
I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I have such wonderful memories of your family as we were growing up. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Linda Lavigne-Davis

July 23, 2015

Sorry to hear of Ray's passing. I miss your mother very much, she was a dear sweet friend for many many years. Hugs, Willie Gaudreau

July 23, 2015

Ray was a mentor to me. He taught me many great lessons such as how to be a gentleman both on and off the golf course. I will miss him. Rest in peace my friend.

Tom West

July 22, 2015

Ray, you were a friend to me and many others. You will be remembered often. Tom C.

July 21, 2015

It was a privilege and an honor to be Ray's friend. Go in peace!

Mariann Bardezbain

July 21, 2015

We will miss Ray's smiling face in the Petroleum Building and in our City Life Cafe. Praying for God's comfort for your family. Youth for Christ - Wichita.

Youth for Christ

July 20, 2015

Ray was such a "RAY" of sunshine in my life and many others lives... I will miss him dearly. Shirley Rakaskas , Wichita, Kansas

July 20, 2015

Susan, I am sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Rex Fields

July 20, 2015

Ray has been a gift to us all with his positive attitude and great sense of Humor. He will be missed by all that knew him.

Patrick Higgins

July 19, 2015

Condolences, Lynn, to you and all your family on Ray's passing. Holding you in our thoughts and prayers. Joanne

Joanne Pafume

July 19, 2015

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