Joel Alan Fletcher, 71 of Altamonte Springs died Sunday, February 19, 2012. Joel was born February 29, 1940 in Boston, Massachusetts to the late Charlotte and Eli Fletcher. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Joel worked for Ryder Trucking as a MIS Director for many years. In 1997 he and his family moved to Central Florida from New Jersey. Joel was always up for a good game of Black Jack and being with friends and family. He is survived by his wife, Jackie; son and daughter-in-law, Stephen & Melanie Fletcher of York, PA; daughter and son-in-law, Traci and Brad Haarer of Pembroke Pines, FL and two grandsons, William Fletcher and Benjamin Haarer.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2-4PM, Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Winter Park Chapel, 301 W. New England Avenue, Winter Park. Come share your memories.
Bill and I are thinking of you so much and sorry we couldn't be there Sat. Joel was a good soul and will be greatly missed and you will be in our hearts and prayers. I return 3/23. Call if you need anything.
Carol & Bill
I will miss you every day of my life until the day I am able to join you. I know you sometimes doubted it, but you were always a positive, supportive presence in my life. Thank you for your love and acceptance of my choices and the unending support of your grandson, Ben. I love you.
You are in our hearts and prayers at this very difficult time. Words cannot express how sad we are loosing Joel. You were blessed with many good years together and built many happy memories. When you are sad call on those fond times, Joel was happiest when you were happy. Joel will always remain in our hearts. We draw comfort that he is now at peace, free of pain of suffering. We will miss him.
You have always been in our prayers. Now you are in a better place and not in pain. We are sorry we didn't have more time to talk to you even though we saw you a lot at Outback and we never did get to go to the beach with you. Hope they have a Chase's in Heaven. See you there someday. Please keep a watchful eye over us now that you are there. Jerry and Gloria
I will miss you very much. You were a positive influence in my life and owe much of my success to you. I know you will be watching over your beloved Red Sox and I am so thrilled you were able to see them win 2 World Series! Dad I love you very much and rest in peace. Oh by the way if you have any influence up there can you get me 1 more Super Bowl title for the Fins before I join you?
We can all keep Joel in our hearts and minds forever.
To Jackie and the Fletcher family, thank you for allowing us to share this man. He was one of the best.
Thank you for the memories old friend.
We are so sorry about your loss. Our prays are with you and your family. Joel is in a better place and out of pain. We love you and we are here if you need us to talk to. Wish we could be there
Our thoughts and love are with you--
Love Aunt Rita and cousin Jackie
We are here for you with anything you may need now and in the future.
May Joel rest in peace.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Know that we have you in our hearts and will be thinking of you in this difficult time. RIP Joel....we will miss you.
I love you so much and will miss you. We had a great sixteen years together. I know you are in a better place and are not suffering anymore any will always be watching over me.