Peacefully on April 16, 2014 Wilbert J. Fletcher, departed this earthly life. He is survived by his devoted wife, Catherine Fletcher; children, Dana (Charlotte) Fletcher, Pamela (Raphael) Hamilton, and Tonya (Randolph) Jackson; daughter-in-law, Varnell Fletcher; son-in-law, Ronald Payne, Sr.; grandchildren, Wilbert (Crystal) Fletcher III, Phillip Fletcher, Joshua Fletcher, Ronald Payne, Jr., Trevor Jackson, Tiera Fletcher, and Trinitee Jackson; great-grandchildren, Emory and Jayda Fletcher; five brothers, one step-brother, and 10 sisters. Preceded in death by parents, William Fletcher and Veronica Fletcher; son Wilbert Fletcher, Jr.; daughter Benita Payne and four siblings. Family and friends will unite on Friday, April 25, 2014 at St. Benedict the Moor, 320 21st St. NE, Washington, DC. from 9:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery.
Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are those that mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
Dear Mrs. Fletcher and Family,
Mr. Fletcher will truly be missed. Mr. Fletcher enlightened the hearts of many especially the St. Benedict the Moor’s family. May our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strength you.
Love and Prayers
may peace and comfort find you during this difficult time.
To the family of Mr. Fletcher and all who loved him, my deepest sympathy. I pray that you’ll gain strength, comfort and hope so that you can carry on living with only loving memories. May the “God of all comfort and tender mercies” be with you all – 1 Corinthians 1:3.