Mr. Carl E. Fletcher was born November 1, 1949, in Huntsville, Alabama, to the late A.T. Fletcher and the late Mrs. Sarah Fletcher. He went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 16, 2018.

Carl E. Fletcher was an honorable man. During his time in the military, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, with one Bronze service star, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Expert (81mm mortar), Combat Infantryman Badge, Air Medal, Marksman (Rifle), and Expert (Pistol). “He served his Country.”

He was preceded in death by five brothers: A.T. Fletcher Jr., Herman Fletcher, Mark Fletcher, George Fletcher, and Billy Fletcher; and one sister, Joanne Fletcher.

Carl E. Fletcher Sr., leaves to cherish his memory: a loving wife, Shirley W. Fletcher of Huntsville, Alabama; two sons, Carl E. (Joy B.) Ward, and Lobbie Townsand of Huntsville, Alabama; five daughters, Veronica Ward, Tonya N. Ward, Sonya R. (Kendrick H.) Ward, WyKeta R. Fletcher, and Latoya Wade of Huntsville, Alabama; two brothers, Roy (Chong H.) Fletcher and Kevin Wayne (Pearline) Fletcher of Huntsville, Alabama; two sisters, Doris G. (Carl) Pettaway and Edwina Thompson of Huntsville, Alabama; three aunts, Mary L. Pincheon, Ada (AKA, Aunt Pen) (Charlie) Mosley, and Ida M. Strong of Huntsville, Alabama; eighteen grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.