Thomas Mark Fletcher Jr. - October 17, 1921 - October 23, 2009

THOMAS MARK FLETCHER JR.-- On October 23, 2009 our father Thomas Mark Fletcher, Jr. went with the Lord to join our mother Doris Jean Fletcher, wife of more than 55 years. Tom was raised in Roswell and after serving his country returned to Roswell with his family in 1958 where he has lived since. A Veteran of World War II, Tom served his country and his community his whole life. Tom was employed by Mountain Bell for 43 years, retiring in 1983. Surviving Tom is his daughter Linda Bentley (Artesia, NM) and son Gary Fletcher and wife Anne (Aurora CO). Also, surviving Tom, his sister, Dorothy Reece Blake (Roswell), and brother, Burt Fletcher and wife Patty (Beverly Hills CA). Tom has 3 grandsons, Chad Bentley and wife Brooke (Truckee CA), Jeffrey Fletcher (Aurora CO), and James Fletcher (Aurora CO). Tom has a great-granddaughter, Pearl Rae Bentley (Truckee CA). Tom was dearly loved by numerous nieces and nephews, and his many wonderful friends.

Tom was preceded in death by his wife Doris Jean Fletcher, a brother Bob Fletcher, Father Tom Fletcher Sr. and Mother Reece Fletcher. Tom passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter Linda in Artesia NM. Tom has requested that no services be held in his honor but rather a celebration of his life be held at the Elks Lodge in Roswell NM on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 12:00 until 2:30. Tom has asked that in lieu of flowers memorial donations be sent to Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest P.O. Box 1328 Artesia NM 88211 or Smoky Hill Rotary Club Foundation, P.O. Box 440778, Aurora CO 80044.

Friends may pay their respects online at www.lagronefuneralchapels.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel. http://www.lagronefuneralchapels.com