Odis H. Fleming

Mr. Fleming's final place of rest is located at Sunset Hill IV, F-4, Space 2. Mr. Odis H. Fleming, age 94, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2010, at The Oaks @ Scenic View Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness. Born in Banks County, Georgia, on September 14, 1915, he was a son of the late Thomas Grayson and Mary Gordon Fleming. Mr. Fleming was retired as the Owner and Founder of Fleming Foodservice. He was the Past-Director of the Georgia Wholesale Grocers Association and was an avid gardener. Mr. Fleming was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cornelia where he was named Deacon Emeritus, was actively involved in the Southern Baptist Men's Class, and was an avid participant with Helping Hands Ministries. Survivors include his loving wife of 71 years, Bernice Massey Fleming, Cornelia, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Martha Anne and Eli Dunagan, Mt. Airy, GA; son, Douglas Fleming, Hollingsworth Community; 5 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at the First Baptist Church of Cornelia with the Rev. David Turner and the Rev. Gary Morris officiating. Burial will follow in the Yonah Memorial Gardens in Demorest.The family will receive friends at the North Chapel in Demorest from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday.In lieu of flowers, the family requests that all memorial donations be made to the First Baptist Church of Cornelia, Debt Retirement Fund, P.O. Box 96, Cornelia, Georgia 30531.Those wishing to express online condolences to the Fleming Family may do so by visiting www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, Georgia. (706) 778-1700 Cemetery Arrangements have been entrusted to Yonah Memorial Gardens at 255 Central Avenue, Demorest, Ga. 30535. Telephone: 706-778-8599.