hmtl5 Edgar Robert Fleetham b. 19 Nov 1914 Sunfield, Eaton County, Michigan d. 12 Oct 2005 Sunfield, Eaton County, Michigan: Hedges Genealogy

Edgar Robert Fleetham

Male 1914 - 2005  (90 years)


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  • Name Edgar Robert Fleetham 
    Born 19 Nov 1914  Sunfield, Eaton County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    Gender Male 
    Occupation farmer  [2
    Census 1940  Sunfield, Eaton County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Died 12 Oct 2005  Sunfield, Eaton County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3
    Buried Sunfield Cemetery, Sunfield, Eaton County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I2698  Hedges
    Last Modified 17 Oct 2023 

    Father Floyd Henry Fleetham,   b. 6 Mar 1891, Sunfield, Eaton County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Jan 1929, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 37 years) 
    Mother Lauretta Lucinda Shaw,   b. 1 Nov 1891, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Mar 1980, Charlotte, Eaton County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 88 years) 
    Family ID F1225  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Rosa Cecelia Beland,   b. 14 Dec 1913, Loda, Iroquois County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 May 2014  (Age 100 years) 
    Married 16 Aug 1934  Sunfield, Eaton County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Last Modified 18 Feb 2018 
    Family ID F1223  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 19 Nov 1914 - Sunfield, Eaton County, Michigan Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 16 Aug 1934 - Sunfield, Eaton County, Michigan Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1940 - Sunfield, Eaton County, Michigan Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 12 Oct 2005 - Sunfield, Eaton County, Michigan Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Sunfield Cemetery, Sunfield, Eaton County, Michigan Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Edgar, 90, of Sunfield, MI. was called home to his Lord on Wednesday October 12, 2005. He was born on the family farm where he lived his entire life. He was the son of Floyd H. And Lilly Lauretta (Shaw) Fleetham.

      Edgar and Rosa were married 71 years. (A quote from Edgar) He considered his over 71 years of marriage to his High School Sweetheart and his family his greatest achievement and blessing.

      Mr. Fleetham was a life long member of the Sunfield United Methodist Church and lived as a witness to his Lord. He was involved in many areas of Church service.

      A few of his community activities include: 50+ year member of the Sunfield Lions Club. Served a total of 57 years as an elected local and regional official (some of these include) Township Supervisor & County Commissioner for 38 years, 25 year member of the Barry, Eaton Health Dept, served as acting director for 2 & ½ years, 22 year member of the Clinton, Eaton, Ingham Community Mental Health Board (chair for 5 consecutive terms), and always offered a helping hand to anyone in need.

      Surviving are his wife, Rosa (Beland) Fleetham, 4 children, Jeannine (Cecil) Rogers of Sunfield, Anne Merrill of Lansing, Floyd (Sheryl) of Grand Haven, Terry (Marsha) of Jonesville, 12 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, also survived by Sister, Fern Bigelow of Indiana, & Brother Durwood of Arizona.

      Edgar was preceded in death by both his parents, brother, George, and a sister, Lucinda.

      Funeral services were held Monday October 17, 2005 at the Sunfield United Methodist Church.

      The Pallbearers will be Brad Dow, Scott Dow, Cecil Rogers, Blane Rogers, Brian Fleetham, and Eric Fleetham. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dick Fender, John Fisher, Tim Rumfield, Al Starr, Harold Hanna, Jerry Gilbert, Ray Wilcox, Marvin Rodgers, Bill Farman, and Red James.

      For those wishing, contributions may be made to the Sunfield United Methodist Church, Sunfield Library, S.P.Y.'s, or th Lions Club.

      The family is being served by the Independent Family owned Funeral Home in Sunfield: Rosier Funeral Home.
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  • Sources 
    1. [S2] Mary Hedges Reiner.

    2. [S6] Find a Grave.

    3. [S9] Obituary.