Obituary: Perry “Pete” Fletcher

Perry “Pete” Fletcher, age 64, of Jackson, Michigan, passed away on November 22, 2022 at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital due to a long illness.

Pete had lived in Michigan most of his life.  He loved to be outdoors and enjoyed coon hunting. He also helped his family working on their farm.  He worked as a commercial carpet layer for over 20 years, and he was a mechanic and enjoyed working on cars and trucks.

Pete enjoyed spending time with his family and his grandchildren. They were so very special to him, and he loved them beyond measure. Two and a half years ago, he made peace with God and accepted Jesus as his Lord and Saviour.

In September of 1981, Pete married Carol Sue (Arnold), and she survives. Also, surviving are his children, Jordon Fletcher of Jackson, Jessica Fletcher of Jackson, and Jacob Fletcher of Georgia, Chad Back of Jackson; three sisters, Louise Hale and Kathy “Pat”  (Powell) Perkins, all of Stockbridge, and Charlette (Dan) Freeman of Jackson; sister-in-law, Carol  Fletcher; eight grandchildren, Joshua (Bailey) Fletcher, Maison Fletcher, Emmalee Laraway, Shaian Fletcher, A.J. “Buck” Hickman, Cayden Beaman, Connor Beaman, and Mandalinn Back; along with several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wheeler and Mae Fletcher, a son, Joshua Fletcher, two brothers, Frank “George” Fletcher and Johnnie Fletcher, a sister, Bonnie Back, a nephew, Jerry Phillips, and a great-great-niece, Ruby Fletcher.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Highest Praise Worship Center, 5107 S. Clinton St, Stockbridge.