Arnold Lee Fleshman, Sr., 89, was a caring husband, father, and friend. He ascended peacefully in Heaven on December 24, 2020, at LGH. He was born in New York, New York. We are blessed to know that Arnold, Sr. is in the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Arnold was reared by his grandmother, the late Alice Fleshman Angel, along with an adopted uncle, Herbert Evan Fleshman, and cousin, Laura Elizabeth Fleshman. Granma Alice cared for them into their young adult lives.

During his formative years, he confessed Christ and was baptized at Mt. Shiloh Baptist Church, Spout Spring (Appomattox County) Virginia.

Arnold, "Bubble", as he was known, graduated from the former George Washington Carver High School, Appomattox County, Virginia in 1952: the last class to graduate from Carver, just prior to becoming the new Carver-Price High School. In high school, he took an active part in the New Farmers of America (NFA) organization, the 4-H Club, and was a key player on the softball team.

In later years, Arnold joined the US Navy and was honorably discharged from the Navy reserves after 23 years of service. Arnold retired from General Electric after 32 years. He owned and operated a taxi at Allied Cab for 55 years.

In 1962, he married the love of his life, Anna Woodson and to this union, they were blessed with two loving and caring sons, Arnold Jr. and Ronald Arnold, Sr., and his wife Anna shared love, laughter, and joy for over 60 years.

Mr. Fleshman was an active member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Lynchburg, VA where he served many years of dedicated service as church Trustee. In his earlier years, he was also a member of Mt. Shiloh in Spout Springs, VA.

Mr. Fleshman was preceded in death by his mother, Georgia Fleshman; his grandmother, Alice Fleshman Angel; his brother, Herbert Fleshman; devoted uncle, Alfred Fleshman; and uncle, Rufus Fleshman.

Mr. Fleshman's survivors who honor and cherish his memory include his wife, Anna, of 60 years; two sons, Arnold Lee of Lynchburg, VA and Ronald Leon (Donna) of Upper Marlboro, MD; granddaughter, Brielle; grandson, Ronald, Jr. of Upper Marlboro, MD; and Ronald's Father and Mother-in-Law, Wayne and Jackie Parker of Upper Marlboro, MD; his cousin, Laura Elizabeth Fleshman; a host of nieces, cousins, and friends; and J. McKinley Tanner of Spout Springs, VA, who was a devoted, loyal, faithful, and caring friend throughout his life.

Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Davis-Turner Funeral Service with Reverend Jesse Hancock as Eulogist. Service of comfort rendered by Davis-Turner Funeral Service.