John Randolph Fleming Sr., 77, of Monroe, was received into Heaven on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.

He was born August 8, 1946 in Oak Grove, LA to the union of his parents, Rev. Alton Franklin Fleming and Ida Viola Hall Fleming.

He served his country in the Air Force and worked as an officer in the Monroe Police Department. However, John’s true calling was to serve the Lord and all people, which he did with passion and dedication.

Services were held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 18, 2023, in the Chapel of Kinner & Stevens, with the Revs. Ricky Gresham and Scotty McDowell officiating.

Interment followed in the Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Rhinehart, LA, under the direction of Kinner & Stevens Funeral Home.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 54 years, Carol Ann Fleming; two brothers, Irving Ray Fleming and Ernest Franklin Fleming; and sister, Patricia Ann Fleming Hatten.

Those left to cherish his memory include his son John R. Fleming II (Tenna) of Monroe; two grandsons, John R. Fleming III “Tripp” and Cooper Fleming; a granddaughter, Anna McKenzi Fleming; and a host of other family and friends.

Pallbearers were Craig Fleming, Jason Gresham, Tripp Fleming, Eric Terral, Chris McClure and John Michael Sampognaro.

Honorary pallbearers were Ted Benton, Don Kemp and Tommy Terral.