Edgar Robert Fleetham
1914 - 2005 (90 years)
Generation: 1
1. Edgar Robert Fleetham was born on 19 Nov 1914 in Sunfield, Eaton County, Michigan; died on 12 Oct 2005 in Sunfield, Eaton County, Michigan; was buried in Sunfield Cemetery, Sunfield, Eaton County, Michigan. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1940, Sunfield, Eaton County, Michigan
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.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60300909/edgar-robert-fleethamEdgar married Rosa Cecelia Beland on 16 Aug 1934 in Sunfield, Eaton County, Michigan. Rosa (daughter of Henry Anthony Beland and Rose Lydia Cogswell) was born on 14 Dec 1913 in Loda, Iroquois County, Illinois; died on 28 May 2014; was buried in Sunfield Cemetery, Sunfield, Eaton County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]