Roy Fletcher

On January 17, 1924, Roy William Fletcher was the second child born to Carl Fletcher and Laura Brown in Kansas City, Missouri. He is survived by his only sister, Clara L. Aldrich (Harold) of Denver; nephews Lawrence and Michael Fletcher, Harold and Thomas Lewis, and Denard Aldrich; and nieces Camellia Fletcher, Brenda Goodin and Pamela Sauls. Roy graduated from Lincoln High School and was inducted into the Fifth Calvary Brigade of the U.S. Army. As a radio communications specialist, he earned a World War II Victory Medal. He travelled from Chicago to Kansa City to Denver to Portland, Oregon as a Porter for the Union Pacific Railroad. Roy put down roots in Denver, Colorado. He met and fell in love with Maeleen Johnson who hailed from Meridian, Mississippi. They married on June 4, 1956, and celebrated their 50th anniversary seven years ago. They adopted Roy Arvin Phillip Fletcher who lived to age 41. They lived in Five Points, Park Hill, and Greenwood Village. Roy and Maeleen were active in voter registration and served as election judges for years. Roy was a ham radio enthusiast, belonging to the OMIK Amateur Radio Association. He erected towers to enable him to speak with people all over the globe. He helped families connect with their relatives during the Big Thompson flood and other disasters. Communication with fellow ham operators was a big part of his life. He and Maeleen helped host OMIK's Denver convention. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Roy long served as Marshal for the City and County of Denver, delivering subpoenas and rounding up individuals who failed to appear in court. He owned and operated Roy's Rib Crib on East Colfax in Aurora. He worked full time jobs until age 83. Over the years, Roy and Maeleen hosted countless family and social gatherings. Roy and Maeleen were long time members of St. Stephens Missionary Baptist Church. They joined Progressive Missionary Baptist Church after moving to Aurora. Roy was ordained as a Deacon. He was active in the Brotherhood and gave a talk at one of their meetings entitled "Houston, We Have a Problem". It was his custom to kneel and pray every night before he went to bed. Roy William Fletcher was a caring and sharing man, devoted to his family. He was a distinctive dresser. He surrounded himself with laughter, banter, and good food. He had a special way with children. He was tireless and inquisitive. He did not recover from the loss of Maeleen. Roy William Fletcher departed this life to the embrace of the Lord on November 25, 2013, in his home in Aurora, Colorado. He will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known this kind and wonderful man.

Funeral Home: Pipkin Braswell Funerals and Cremations - 6601 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
Visitation: 12/3/2013 at 4:00 PM - Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace - 6601 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
Service: 12/4/2013 at 11:00 AM - Progressive Missionary Baptist Church - 2055 Dallas Street Aurora, CO
Cemetery: 12/4/2013 - Following the Celebration of Life Fort Logan National Cemetery - Denver, CO