Charles Fletcher Sr.

A native Washingtonian, Charles Stanley Fletcher, Sr. began his earthly journey on August 14, 1932. He was the youngest son of the late Cephus Augustus and Maude Virginia (Carter) Fletcher. He had 3 sisters and 2 brothers all of whom preceded him in death. He answered the call from our Heavenly Father in the wee hours of the morning on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. He grew up in Georgetown, DC and maintained strong ties with his neighborhood throughout his life. Charles received his early education in the District of Columbia Public Schools at Phillips ES, Douglass - Simmons ES, Francis Jr HS, and Armstrong Tech Sr HS. On June 24, 1955, Charles was joined in Holy Matrimony to Ruby Dale Williams Fletcher who preceded him in death. From this union, they were blessed with five children, Pamela Charlene Fletcher Woods, Charles Stanley Fletcher, Jr (who preceded him in death), Michael David Fletcher I, Patrick Daniel Fletcher Sr., and Virginia Elizabeth Fletcher Jones whom they raised in Far NE DC. During these years, he was a long-term member of Incarnation Catholic Church where he volunteered in a variety of ways, including Knights of Columbus and Ushering. In his later years, when he relocated to NW DC, he joined and became an active member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. Charles was always a hard worker, beginning as a young child with a paper route and working 2-3 jobs concurrently for most of his adult life in both the private and public sectors. He worked at several jobs including Langley Park American Apt, Mill End Fabric Store, Hecht’s (Silver Springs, MD, and DC) and GSA (1958). Always a fighter for labor rights, he was a union steward for many years before becoming a supervisor at GSA. He retired from GSA in 1980. He enjoyed listening to Latin and country music and was an avid fan of Charlie Pride. You could find him dancing at the Lincoln Colonnade, an underground ballroom underneath Lincoln Theatre, where he rubbed shoulders with several celebrities like Sammy Davis Jr or the Palladium Ballroom in NYC, listening to Tito Puente and Tito Rodríguez. Some of his hobbies were: riding bicycles, playing Bid Whist, dancing, watching Westerns, and traveling. Charles was a life member of the Knights of Columbus Immaculate Conception Shrine Council #4944 and Washington Assembly #151. His membership extended 44 years where he was elevated to the rank of 4th Degree. He especially cherished the fellowship and camaraderie with his fellow members. Charles is survived by his daughters Pamela C. F. Woods of Catonsville, MD and Virginia Jones of Laurel, MD, sons Michael D. Fletcher I (partner: Yvette Gilliam) of Elkridge, MD and Patrick Fletcher Sr (wife: Cindy Fletcher) of Florence, SC, daughter-in-law Mary Patricia Fletcher of Lexington Park, MD, niece Patsy Catlett of Washington, DC and long-time partner Ms. Clara Grant of Washington, DC. Grandchildren: Saphire Nolan-Barnett, Michael D. Fletcher II, Kevin L. Woods, Jo’Von M. Fletcher, Patrick D. Fletcher, Jr, Marissa Bush, Shawnell L. Martin, Charles S. Fletcher III, Chantel L. Jones, Imani M. Jones and 17 Great-Grandchildren

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Charles Fletcher Sr.

August 14, 1932 - April 16, 2024