Phillip Thomas "Phil" Fleming, Sr. | Eastern NC Now

Born: March 25, 1950, Died: - December 30, 2013

    Mr. Phillip Thomas "Phil" Fleming, Sr., age 63, a resident of 1404 "B" Street, New Bern, died Monday, December 30, 2013 at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern.

    The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

    Mr. Fleming was born in Beaufort County on March 25, 1950. He was the son of the late Robert Edward Fleming, Sr. and Annie Laura Evett Fleming. Mr. Fleming graduated from Washington High School. After High School, he joined the Army and played in the 440th U.S. Army Band. Mr. Fleming was an over the road truck driver.

    Mr. Fleming loved sports, especially softball, baseball and golf. He was a former member of the Ayden Country Club. Mr. Fleming was a NASCAR fan with Tony Stewart being his favorite driver.

    Mr. Fleming is survived by a daughter, Emma Yvonne Fleming of Aurora; two sons, Phillip Thomas Fleming, Jr. and his companion, Tiffany Leary of New Bern, Christopher Andrew Fleming, Sr. and his companion, Nina Wiseman of New Bern; five grandchildren, Drew, Sissy, Cole, Hannah, and Jacob and one brother, Robert Fleming of Washington.

    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Phillip Thomas Fleming, Sr. Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 1465, Washington, N.C. 27889 or the Betsy Bailey Nelson Animal Control Center, 3931 U.S. Hwy 264 East, Washington, N.C. 27889.

    Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com

    Paul Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington is honored to serve the Fleming family.