Morris Fleming

December 11, 1940 - June 27, 2020

Morris Nathaniel Fleming, 79, of Arab, died Saturday June 27, 2020 at Crestwood Medical Center in Huntsville. Mr. Fleming was born Dec. 11, 1940, in Arab to Effie and Clauda Fleming. His Dad and family owned and operated a store in the Hopewell Community from 1964-1971. In 1968 Morris and his Wife, Lavon opened Scant City Superette and operated it until 2001 when he retired. He raised Jack Russell dogs for many years and he loved hunting and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife: Lavon Fleming of Arab; daughter and son-in-law: Shannon and Chris Barksdale of Arab; grandson and wife: Luke and Sabra Barksdale of Arab; granddaughter and husband: Hannah and AJ Crawford of Arab: great-grandsons Cade Barksdale, Carter Barksdale and Wade Crawford of Arab; brother and wife: Norman and Marcell Fleming of Florence; sister and husband: Sandra and Ron Ervin of Arab; niece and husband: Heather and Linh Tran of Marrietta, Ga.; niece and husband: Haley and Steven Miller of Harvest; nephew and wife: Wes and Mary Heather Fleming of Florence; and great-nieces Addison Tran, Ambrey Tran, Scarlett Fleming and and great-nephew Leo Fleming. A graveside service will be held on July 3, 2020 11am at Hopewell Cemetery with Gober Funeral Chapel officiating.