Charles Edward Fletcher

SEAFORD - Charles Edward Fletcher, son of the late John and Maggie Fletcher was born April 13, 1932, in Seaford. He departed this life on Oct. 18, 2009, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. In addition to his parents, Mr. Fletcher was preceded in death by his siblings, Ralph Fletcher, Frances Fletcher and Selena Williams; and one son, Garry Evans. Mr. Fletcher was employed by the Seaford School District as Custodian Supervisor, Chief Custodian, and mailman. After his retirement, Charles worked at the Laurel Auction Block as a weigh master. He was also employed at Walmart in Seaford. Charles "the Bread Man" Fletcher, as he was affectionately known, leaves to cherish his memory, his dedicated and loving wife, Jean Fletcher; three sons, Lance and Leonard Fletcher of Bridgeville, and Rydell Fletcher of Washington, D.C.; five daughters, Nikita Powell of Greenwood, Sabrina Smith of Seaford, Dawn Fletcher of Salisbury, Md., Francessa Abbot of Smyrna, and Na'Vone Houston of Newark; one brother, Alan Fletcher (Ruth), of Seaford; four sisters, Margaret Dorsay of Milford, Rosalie Coverdale and Laverne Ross (Isaac) of Seaford, and Delores Davis (Neil) of Milford; three aunts, Emma Mae Parks and Louise Dangerfield, both of Hurlock, Md., and Helen Strawberry of Pennsylvania; two uncles, John Washington of New York, and Randolph Washington of Maryland; 13 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services were, Friday, Oct. 23, at the Clarence Street Church of God in Seaford. Professional services are being provided by Bennie Smith Funeral Homes, Seaford.