Jimmy Darl Fleming

Jimmy Darl Fleming, 80, of Ceresco, Michigan, passed away at home on February 14, 2025. He was born on March 22, 1944 to George and Georgia (Killen) Fleming in Clintwood, Virginia. On February 14, 2002 Jimmy married Shelly Mae Hendryx at Faith Assembly of God Church in Olivet, Michigan, who sadly passed away on June 18, 2024. He started his working career as a gas station attendant in Battle Creek, became a tree trimming foreman, and then apprenticed at Crook's Plumbing in Battle Creek to learn the plumbing trade and eventually earned a Master Plumber license. Jimmy worked as a Plumber and eventually became the Supervisor at the Battle Creek VA Medical plumbing and pipefitting department, where he retired from. He was always repairing or building something around the house or at friend's houses, and constantly on the go. Jimmy loved playing horseshoes where he was a multi-year Michigan State Champion. He enjoyed playing guitar, mandolin, banjo, and listening to bluegrass music. Jimmy was an avid billiards player. He was usually found outside, whether it was hunting, fishing, bird watching, or taking care of his yard and trees. He also enjoyed Sunday church services. He most certainly was a smart, intelligent hardworking man who succeeded at anything he put his mind to. Jimmy will be dearly missed by his family and close friends. Jimmy is survived by his loving daughter; Angela S. Fleming of Battle Creek, Michigan; his grandchildren, Alexander Graves of Battle Creek, Michigan, Benjamin Graves of Battle Creek, Michigan, Jeffrey (Amber) Fleming of Battle Creek, Michigan, Cristy Cabrera-Leon of Battle Creek, Michigan, Joshua Fleming of Battle Creek, Michigan and Jesse Fleming of Battle Creek, Michigan; his great grandchildren, Andres Cabrera-Leon, Landon Fleming, Elizabeth Fleming; Hazel Fleming, Henry Fleming and Noah Fleming; his sister, Margaret "Peg" Wiggington of Clintwood, Virginia; his brothers, William "Virgil" Fleming of Clintwood, Virginia, and Ronald "Farris" (Rosalie) Fleming of Clintwood, Virginia, and his ex-wife, Ronda (Rondal) Vanover of Battle Creek, Michigan. He is also survived by a stepson, Sevin Hendryx of Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Ricky D. Fleming, his wife, Shelly M. Hendryx, his sibling's, Lurie Willis, Maxie Davis, Tarncie Fleming, Ivan "Burr" Fleming, Juanita Mullins, and his stepson, Keith Hendryx. A Celebration of Life for A celebration of life will be held Sunday, July 6th, 2025 at 2:30 PM at the Clintwood Masonic Hall with Randy Carter officiating, he will be laid to rest in the Fleming Family Cemetery.

Jimmy Darl Fleming

March 22, 1944 - February 14, 2025