David Joseph "Fletch" Fletcher passed away at home on the morning of July 8, 2020. Born in Southport, England on November 17, 1961 to George and Kathleen Fletcher; David was their third boy of four, followed by four sisters.
He completed A-Levels at Christ the King, where his favorite subject was Track and Field. David went on to John Moores University and enlisted in the Royal Air Force.
As a young man, David enjoyed messing about with his brothers and looking after his sisters.
In 1993, David married Rebecca Pierce and they became a family of four with his son Andrew, 30, and her daughter Andree, 30. Their family grew by adding daughters Laura, 26, Stephanie, 21, and Olivia, 20. In 2001, David and his family made the move to America, where he coined himself the SLC Brit. He continued in his chosen career of car sales, enjoying success for over 19 years.
In recent years David extended his family to include his partner Anita Johnson and her children, Kayla, 25, Jasmine, 20, and grandchild Grayson, 3. He loved spending his free time at home with his family, cats and dogs, barbecuing in his back garden, and snoozing on the couch. Known to his friends as "Fletch", he enjoyed playing and was proficient in snooker, darts, dominos, pool, and poker. David was a proud lifelong fan of both the Liverpool Football Club and the England National Team.
Survived by son Andrew Fletcher, grandchildren Isabela and Oliver; daughters, Andree, Laura, Stephanie and Olivia; father George Fletcher, brothers Paul (Julie) Fletcher and Brian (Tracy) Fletcher; sisters Carol (Tom) Nickeas, Tina (Stuart) Godfrey, Susan (Alec) Mackie, and Deirdre (James) Tattersall; as well as many aunties, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Preceeded in death by mum Kath Fletcher, brother Anthony "Tony" Fletcher, son-in-law AJ Thompson, and best mates Paul Rainey, Lee Emden, and Dave "Ratty" Radcliffe.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Best Friends Animal Society.
"You'll Never Walk Alone."
Until we meet again YNWA
So sorry dear David,
You will be missed by your family here in Ireland,
Fly High Cousin ❤️
Hi bro, we love and will miss you lots of love carol tom and boys
So incredibly heart broken to hear of the passing of Fletch. He was a wonderful character who brightened up any room he walked into. I will miss his great humor and warm hugs.
You will be missed dearly my friend. I will miss your smile and hugs. I will miss our conversations about the UK and the USA. I am honored to have known you and also call you friend.
Rest in peace Fletch. You'll be missed by so many of us on the poker tables. Gone too soon. <3
Sending our love and condolences to all David's family. Fly high my lovely cousin. You will be missed by all. All our love. Michelle and Tracey.
There are certain words that people will forever tie to memories; I'm proud that Sweetheart is tied to yours. Thank you for being in Curtis's and my life, and showing us that you're never too old to discover a new way to have fun. We love you, Fletch; unconditionally and irrevocably.
The man that sourced me my first car, and also my first legal drink! Enjoy your rest now, you've earnt it. Love you always, Mark xxx
Loved by all that know you missed by everyone
RIP now love always
My deepest condolences to the family and friends. May He rest in peace. Red forever!!!
To my dear brother David " Fletch " Fletcher .
Where to begin , well , I can't believe you've been taken from us far too soon .
Thank you for being my wonderful brother .
You always saw the good in people and will be sadly missed back here in Southport , UK where you were respected and loved by so many people .
Always there when needed .
The things we got up to when you first came to see me in the USA .Well we will keep that between us 👍🌈 don't know who's reasons this do we mate .
I'll miss our what's app chats but will never forget our last chat the night your beloved Liverpool F C won the premier league ,I'll keep those messages forever my little bro . You are leaving a fabulous legacy in Andrew , Laura Jane , Stephanie and Olivia , and telling me how you loved and how immensely proud you are of each one of them 💙
Not sure if I've written too much , better leave some room for someone else .
Keep Mum & Tony smiling ,( I'm sure you will )
Until we meet again my David
You'll Never Walk Alone
Love you so much
Paul & Julie xxxx
Where do I start….
Nearly two years have passed and it still fails me Dad. I can’t reason why you were taken so early, all I know is I miss you every single day.
Your grandkids are growing up, Oliver is 6 tomorrow and Bella nearly 8. They’re learning about you now dad, and how much you meant to me.
I hope I can make you proud, just as you’ve made me proud. I didn’t tell you that nearly as much as I should have, I just hope you knew how much I love you, always have and always will. Until next time old man xxxxx
