Roger Lee Fleming, 72, of Danville, WV, departed this life on Friday, August 30, 2024, at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, WV.

Born August 24, 1952, in Logan, WV, he was the son of the late Raymond Fleming and the late Jewell “Farley” Fleming.

Roger was first employed as a teenager, at Fleming & Rayburn Construction, a company co-owned by his grandfather, Elmer Fleming. He started his career as a truck driver and then a lineman, building power lines. He continued to build power lines while employed by Fleming Line Company, owned by his dad. Later, Roger would begin a career in the coal industry, where he would serve more than 45 years. At his death, Roger was employed as Vice President of Maintenance for Eagle Forge Services Company.  Roger enjoyed his work in the coal industry tremendously, and his monumental wisdom was known throughout the industry.

Roger was a humble man. Roger considered his wife, Vanessa, a gift from God. He loved and treasured her immensely. Roger was quite proud of his children and grandchildren. He loved his family wholeheartedly.  He also loved his friends -some like family, and he enjoyed spending time with them. Roger was cherished by many.

Most importantly, Roger loved The Lord Jesus, whom he had trusted as his Savior more than 40 years ago, and he was adamant that God receive glory and honor in his obituary.

Roger and his wife, Vanessa, had an opportunity that most do not get. After Roger’s terminal diagnosis in 2020, God graciously afforded them almost four years to prepare for Roger’s death. The truth is – both were prepared for Roger’s death from the very moment they trusted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior many years before. The walks, the trips, the time spent with family and friends, the laughing, the crying, the holding of one another, and the countless prayers and conversations with God were “icing on the cake.”

From the beginning of their relationship and marriage, Roger and Vanessa gave God credit for their being together.  Roger and Vanessa were simply two imperfect people that chose to love God first and then love one another to the best of their ability.  For almost 36 years, Roger and Vanessa enjoyed countless blessings from God as they chose to honor their commitment to Him and to one another. One of their favorite things to jokingly say about their relationship was “We are riding this storm out.”  The storms did come. The seas did rage. The evilness of cancer appeared unsparingly. Roger and Vanessa were able to “ride the storm out” because the Master of the Sea was in the boat with them.

If Roger were here, he would tell you the only way to prepare for death is to know Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. Roger was confident that his faith in Christ Jesus would lead to life eternal with his Heavenly Father one day. Roger’s family is also confident in this, and although they will miss him, they will rejoice knowing this is not the final chapter for Roger.

Those left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Vanessa; Daughter, Melissa; Son, Alan; Daughter, Leigha; Granddaughter, Grace; Grandson, Luke; Sister, Sharon (Orville) Pridemore; Sister, Frankie (Bruce) Armour; Sister, Cindy Fleming; Sister, Vicki Fleming; Sister, Jill Fleming; Brother, Doug (Doris) Fleming; Brother, Scott (Jeannie) Fleming; and a host of extended family and friends.

A service to Honor the Life of Roger Lee Fleming will be held at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, WV, on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 2:00pm, with Alan J. Wilson officiating.  Visitation for family and friends will be from 12:00pm – 2:00pm. (Immediately prior to the service.) A private burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery Park, Charleston, WV.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Hubbard Hospice House,1001 Curtis Price Way, Charleston, WV 25311, in honor of Roger Fleming.

Memories of Roger Fleming may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is overseeing the arrangements.