More detail on this person: Fleming, Russell K.
USA CPT (Ret). Flight Class 69-46/69-42, RVN:
70-71. B Troop, 7/1 Cavalry., Dutchmasters.
CPT (Ret) Russell "Snuffy" Fleming, 67, died on
August 26, 2015 after a long term illness. He was
born on February 11, 1948 in San Antonio, Texas,
and was a long term resident of Junction, Texas.
He graduated from Junction High School in 1966,
and then attended Abilene Christian College.
While in college, he enlisted in the Army, and
subsequently completed Officer Candidate School
and flight school. Snuffy completed the Cobra
Transition Course enroute to Vietnam. Upon
arrival to RVN, he was assigned to B Troop, 7/1
Air Cavalry based in Vinh Long. Toward the later
part of his tour, he accompanied his unit to Quang
Tri and flew cobras in Laos during Lam Son 719.
An outstanding pilot, during his tour he was
awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air
Medal with "V" Device. Following his tour in RVN
he was assigned to Ft Hood, Texas, and was later
medically retired. Returning to Junction, Texas,
he served as a County Commissioner. An avid
hunter and fisherman, in his spare time he was a
deer guide, and enjoyed spending time with his
family and numerous friends.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mary
Katherine Fleming, who herself is a real trooper
and hero for serving as his primary caregiver for
many years after his illnesses began. He is also
survived by his son Leland, daughters Rebecca and
Deborah, 6 grandchildren., brother Milton, and
sister Margerite He will always be remembered by
all who knew him as a genuine Texan, with a warm
heart and quick wit.
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