Fletcher, Virgil 1889-1961

Virgil Fletcher
Nov. 26, 1889-Feb. 14, 1961

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Wednesday, February 15, 1961, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Virgil Fletcher, 71, 1827 Pucker Street Drive, retired farmer, died at 8:36 p.m. Tuesday in Pawating Hospital where he had been a patient since Feb. 8.

Mr. Fletcher was born Nov. 26, 1890, in Royalton, Ky., and had lived in this community since July 7, 1937, coming here from North Liberty, Ind. His wife, Mousie, preceded him in death on June 26, 1960.

Surviving are: seven sons, Walter Fletcher, Stockbridge; Jesse Fletcher, Chelsea, and Gemroe, Frank, Charles, Bruce and Chester Fletcher, all Niles; 24 grandchildren; two brothers, Henry and Lacey Fletcher, both Plainwell, and a sister, Mrs. Becky Risner, also Plainwell.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday in the Assembly of God Church with the pastor, the Rev. A.O. Marialke, officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends are being received at the Pifer Funeral Home.