William Franklin Fleeman

William “Bill” Franklin Fleeman, 84, of Winterville, GA died on November 23, 2025. He was the only child of the late Benjamin Franklin Fleeman and Leah Martin Fleeman.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Nancy Gradine (Echols) Fleeman, his daughter, Nancy Maria Gray (Frank), his son Christopher William Fleeman (Shannon), and grandchildren Keely, Jamie (Hannah), and Cassie Gray. Bill is also survived by sister-in-law Denise Echols and brother-in-law David Echols (Linda) and niece Heather Echols Cabe (Will) and nephew Hayden Echols and great nephews Deacon and Teller Cabe and great niece Emersyn Cabe.

Bill lived the majority of his life in Oglethorpe County. After graduation from Oglethorpe County High School in 1959, he was drafted into the Army, where he proudly served his country for two years. After completing his time serving his country, he returned home to help on the family farm. In addition to farming, he began working in Watkinsville at the factory formerly known as Anaconda and South Wire. Bill worked at the plant for 38 years. When not working, Bill enjoyed travelling across the country and spending time with friends at their home at Yonah Mountain. He loved to garden and work in his shop too. Bill was a member of the Crawford Church of Christ and cherished time spent with his church family.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Lord and Stephens EAST, Athens. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:00 to 2:00 PM. Interment will follow at Winterville Cemetery.

For those wishing, memorial donations may be made to the Crawford Church of Christ or the American Cancer Society.

Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens is entrusted with arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com.