Paul Eugene Fleming,  79, passed away on November 16, 2021.

Paul was born October 31, 1942, in East St. Louis, Illinois, to Luther and Velma (Labarr) Fleming.

He served his country proudly in the United States Army for over 10 years before retiring due to a service related disability.  He received a Bronze Star Medal; Purple Heart; Good Conduct Medal; Vietnam Service Medal: Republic Vietnam Campaign Medal;  and Expert Rifle.

He enjoyed working in his yard, fishing, and camping.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Linda Kathryn Fleming who passed away on September 5, 2021.

Survivors include his sons: Gerald (Karen) Fleming of Germany, Richard Fleming of St. Louis, and Michael (Angela) Fleming of Caseyville, Illinois; daughter, Stacey (Jesse Bell) Nance of Gillespie, Illinois; brother, Jim (Sharon) Fleming of Carlyle, Illinois; sisters:  Shirley (Phillip) Mertz of Granite City, Illinois, and Joyce Moran Fleming of Louisiana; grandchildren:  Josh Fleming, Brandon Fleming, Nicole (Brian) Hall, Cody (Michelle) Fleming, Chante Fleming; and Spencer Nance; great grandchildren:  Dakota Fleming, Parker Fleming, Weston Fleming, Dallas Hall and Charlie Hall; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans.

A visitation will be held on Monday, November 22, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Sunset Hill Funeral Home, 50 Fountain Drive, Glen Carbon, Illinois.  Funeral service will take place at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  Burial will follow at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Glen Carbon, Illinois, with full Military Honors.