Ambria C. Fleming

Ambria Cornelia (A.C.) Fleming, Sr. was born on July 11, 1945 in Enterprise, Alabama to the late Zerubbabell Isaac Fleming, Sr. and Hattie Mae Harley Fleming.  He was the youngest of the Fleming children.  
A.C. was a 1963 graduate of Coffee County Training Coppinville High School in Enterprise, Alabama.  A.C. was known for being a strong and stern man.  He enjoyed playing football in high school and received a football scholarship to Alabama A & M University in Huntsville, Alabama.  After attending college, A.C. was united in holy matrimony to Barbara Jordan on May 5, 1967.  To this union, four sons were born.  
A.C. was an extremely hard-working man.  He retired from GTE after faithfully working for 36 years as a residential installer.  A.C. began working on the Fleming farmland as a child and continued his entire life.  He would come home from his regular job and work on the farm with his brothers.  After his retirement from GTE, A.C. continued farming with his brothers on the family’s land.  A.C. enjoyed his time on the farm and took pleasure in sharing his home-grown vegetables with friends and family.  He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, fishing, and being outside in the warm weather. 
A.C. was a Master Mason for over 50 years, and he served as treasurer of New Zion Lodge #457 for more than 30 years.  In addition, he was senior warden for several years.  
A.C. was a member of the Coffee County Training Coppinville High School Alumni Association.  He was fondly thought of by his classmates.  
A.C. accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of New Zion AME Church in Enterprise, Alabama until his passing.  He was called to his heavenly home on December 4, 2022.  A.C. was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jordan Fleming, sister, Hattie A. Fisher, and a “sisterly” cousin, Nettie R. Snow.
A.C. leaves to honor and cherish his memories: Sons: Ambria C. Fleming, Jr. of Silver City, NM; Christopher (Regina) Fleming of Midland City, AL; Lance Fleming of Enterprise, AL; and Alex (Ashley) Fleming of Dothan, AL; 5 grandchildren: Alexis Fleming, Jordan Fleming, both of Midland City, AL; Jaylen Emory of Smiths Station, AL; Calix Fleming of Fort Worth, TX; and Audrianna Fleming of Dothan, AL; sister: Myrdia Lorene Davis of Enterprise, AL; brothers: Z.I. Fleming, Jr, Jubal (Mary) Fleming, both of Enterprise, AL; a “sisterly” cousin: Eva Lou Foster of Grady, AL; sisters-in-law: Nancy Anderson of Florence, AL; Constance Jordan of Springfield, MA; brothers-in-law: James Monroe Jordan of Florence, AL; Raymond Williams of Springfield, MA; special friend: Gwen Whittle of Petersburg, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.  

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