87S10999 BHH-D
By: White H.R. No. 57
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Earl Wayne Fletcher Sr. of Longview on July 3, 2021, at
the age of 95; and
WHEREAS, The son of Herman and Alice Fletcher, Earl Fletcher
was born in Rio Hondo on April 24, 1926, and he grew up with the
companionship of 10 siblings, Don, Bob, Barbara, Melvin, Doug,
David, Johnny, Karen Ann, Nancy, and Evalynn; he graduated from Rio
Hondo High School and went on to earn a bachelor's degree at Texas
A&I University in Kingsville; answering his nation's call to duty,
he joined the United States Navy and served aboard the USS Franklin
during World War II; and
WHEREAS, Returning to civilian life, Mr. Fletcher became a
chemist at the Hoechst Celanese Corporation and later worked as an
insurance agent for State Farm; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Fletcher enjoyed the love
and support of his wife, Ruth, with whom he shared a rewarding union
until her passing; he took great pride in his two children, Wayne
and Elaine, and with the passing years, he had the pleasure of
seeing his family grow to include six grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren; sustained by a deep and abiding faith, he was
a valued congregant of First Baptist Church Kingsville, where he
also served as a deacon; upon moving to Village Mills in 1996, he
joined Wildwood Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family, his faith, and his
country, Earl Fletcher earned the lasting respect and admiration of
all who were privileged to know him, and they will forever hold him
close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Earl Wayne Fletcher Sr. and extend sincere condolences to all who
mourn his passing; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Earl
Fletcher.