David Fleming

David Lee Fleming, 71, of Marietta, GA passed away on June 22, 2022 at WellStar Cobb Hospital Austell, GA; David had been ill for a brief period of time. David, son of Jean and Karl Fleming, was born November 29, 1950 in Huntingdon, PA. David was the husband of Karen (Smoker) Fleming, who he married at the Abbey Reformed United Church of Christ Huntingdon, PA May 26, 1973. David was also the beloved and cherished father of Jennifer J. Fleming.

David held a Bachelor of Science Degree in Administration of Justice from The American University (1972) and a Master of Science Degree in Counseling Psychology from Shippensburg University (1977). In addition, David completed post- graduate work at the University of Virginia.

David's career was highlighted by serving as the CEO /Executive Director of various non-profit agencies in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia, and included the position of Assistant National Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. David was currently serving as the Director of Parent Services for Quality Care for Children in Atlanta, GA.

David was an avid Penn State football fan and University of North Carolina basketball fan, attending games regularly for most of his life; more recently, taking father-daughter sports trips a few times a year. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and daughter and found joy in making everyone laugh. David was part of the "All 50 Club," having visited all 50 United States.

David was extremely passionate about his faith. He was a member of the United Church of Christ and served as Consistory President of the Abbey Reformed UCC, Huntingdon, PA. David was also a member of Union United Church of Christ, (Neffs, PA) where he served as Consistory President, Chaired the Church and Ministry Committee, Chaired the Worship Committee, served as a Lay Reader, Guest Preacher, and member of the Capital Campaign Committee.

David was also involved in the Penn Northeast Conference of the United Church of Christ serving in these positions: Moderator; Member, Board of Directors; Chair, Interim Conference Minister Search Committee; Conference Partner; Chair Conference Meeting Planning Committee; Delegate to conference Meetings; Member, Nominating Committee; Member, Budget, Mission & Interpretation Committee; Member, Long Range Planning Implementation Team; Member, Staff & Personnel Committee; Member Church & Ministry Committee; Guest Steward; Member, Joint Conflict Resource Team.

David also served the United Church of Christ as a delegate to General Synod for six terms; was a member of the Wider Church Ministries Board (Personnel and Volunteer Ministries Committees) and was a "God is Still Speaking" Trainer.

David currently attended Virginia Highland United Church of Christ (Atlanta, GA) and was serving as a member of the Personnel Committee.

David is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Karen, of Marietta, Georgia; his daughter, Jennifer J. Fleming, Esq., of Atlanta, GA; his brother and sister-in-law Dennis Fleming and Annemarie Cleary, Leesburg, VA; nieces Neal Fleming and Claire Fleming, Leesburg, VA; brother-in-law and sister-in-law William V. Johnston and Shirley Johnston, West Point, GA. David was pre-deceased by his parents and by his sister, Deborah K. Fleming.

Family and Friends may pay their respects Friday, July 22, 2022 from 6:00-8:00PM or Saturday, July 23, 2022 from 11:00 AM-12:00PM at Union UCC, Neffs, PA. The Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 12:00PM at Union UCC, Neffs, PA (5550 PA-873 Neffs, PA 18065).

In lieu of flowers, donations in David's memory may be made to the Union United Church of Christ Memorial Fund (5550 PA-873 Neffs, PA 18065) or Virginia Highland United Church of Christ (743 Virginia Avenue NE Atlanta, GA 30306).

Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of West Cobb Funeral Home & Crematory Marietta, GA and Heintzelman Funeral Home Schnecksville, PA.