He was born May 15, 1932 in New Brockton, AL to J.D. and Beulah Fleming. A graduate of Port St. Joe High School in 1949, Billy then attended Florida State University where he played football for two years. As a long-time member and faithful servant at First Baptist Church, he served in many capacities and will be dearly missed. Billy is best remembered for his time at St. Joe Paper Company, where he worked for over 40 years, his love of St. Joe Athletics, and his love for cutting grass. As voice of the Sharks for 35 years, Billy was the original Number One Shark Fan. Known as "Papa" to his many grandchildren, Billy led his family with a strong loving hand.
Billy was preceded in death by his parents and wife of 63 yrs., Betty Ruth (Wilder) Fleming.
Billy was preceded in death by his parents and wife of 63 yrs., Betty Ruth (Wilder) Fleming.
He was born May 15, 1932 in New Brockton, AL to J.D. and Beulah Fleming. A graduate of Port St. Joe High School in 1949, Billy then attended Florida State University where he played football for two years. As a long-time member and faithful servant at First Baptist Church, he served in many capacities and will be dearly missed. Billy is best remembered for his time at St. Joe Paper Company, where he worked for over 40 years, his love of St. Joe Athletics, and his love for cutting grass. As voice of the Sharks for 35 years, Billy was the original Number One Shark Fan. Known as "Papa" to his many grandchildren, Billy led his family with a strong loving hand.
Billy was preceded in death by his parents and wife of 63 yrs., Betty Ruth (Wilder) Fleming.
Billy was preceded in death by his parents and wife of 63 yrs., Betty Ruth (Wilder) Fleming.
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