Arnold Fleming

Arnold Eugene Fleming, 90, of Granbury passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at his home.

Celebration of life services were Friday, July 29, at Wiley Funeral Home in Granbury. Burial followed in Live Oak Cemetery near Dublin.

Arnold was born Sept. 8, 1931, in Saginaw to Lonnie and Pearl Fleming. He proudly served his country first in the Army Air Corps and later in the USAF.

On Dec. 11, 1953, he married his wife, Ruth, and they had two sons, Douglas and Michael.

Arnold taught math and science for many years and served as the teacher, coach and principal of Mertzon and Hamilton High Schools from 1962 until 2008. He enjoyed reading and traveling around the country.

Most of all, Arnold cherished time spent with his family – particularly his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Arnold was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth, in 2014 and by his brother, Leon.

Survivors include his sons, Douglas and wife Janet Fleming and Michael Fleming; his grandchildren, Amanda, Ashley, Matthew and Ben; his great-grandchildren, Rylan and Hunter; and several nieces and nephews.