Bob Fleming, 82, of Corning passed away February 5, 2022 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Mr. Fleming was born June 3, 1939 in Kansas City, MO. He served as a Kansas City, MO police officer for 12 years. He moved to Corning in 1972 and was the owner of Bob’s Sporting Goods. He retired as supervisor from J. V. Rockwell Publishing in Corning and proudly served in the US Army. He enjoyed restoring antique automobiles, country music, and woodworking. Bob was an avid Cardinals and KC Royals fan and loved spending time with his grandchildren, family, and his basset, Lady. He was a member of Corning Church of Christ.

On August 8, 1959, he married Ruth Harpole. They recently celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary.

Other survivors include his daughters, Pam (Bobby) Lowe and Robin Young, both of Corning; mother, Charlotte Fleming of Gower, MO; sisters, Charlotte (Gary) Montgomery of Kansas City, MO, Carolyn (Bill) Rider of Gladstone, MO, Frances (Larry) Morgan of Smithville, MO, and Karen (Kenny) Wingerter of Overland Park, KS; grandchildren, Nick (Stephanie) Young, Aaron (Samantha) Young and Becca (Trevor) Barajas; great-grandchildren, Christopher, Abby, Layla, Harrison, and Hatcher; brother-in-law, Bob (Cathy) Harpole of Imboden; several brothers and sisters in Christ; and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Harvey Fleming; sister, Sharon Nolan; and son-in-law, Bill Young.

Pallbearers will be Nick Young, Aaron Young, Jeff Young, Trevor Barajas, Robby Harpole and Casey Madsen. Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Lowe, Glen Young, Rob Young and Lee Boyd.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 9, 2022 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at Ermert Funeral Home in Corning. Funeral service will follow at the funeral home on Wednesday at 1 p.m. with James Johnston and Earl Ladyman officiating. Burial will be in the Corning Cemetery.

Online condolences: www.ermertfuneralhome.com