Herman E. Fletcher

Mr. Herman E. Fletcher, 81, of Newnan, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at home. He was born September 21, 1941, in Ocilla, GA, to the late Rufus Marcus Fletcher & Jessie Ruth Hickman Fletcher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers. Herman grew up in Sycamore, Georgia. He overcame humble beginnings and congenital eye disease to graduate from Turner County High School and become a proud graduate of Georgia Southwestern State University. Herman continued his education at Valdosta State University and received advanced degrees from Georgia Southern University, and the University of Georgia. Herman was always a proud Bulldog! Herman began his career in education in the Savannah/Chatham school district and then continued his education at the University of Georgia. Most of his career was spent with the Coweta County School System. Herman's happiest days and those of greatest impact on teachers, staff, and students, were spent as Principal of Evans Middle School where Fletcher Hall is named in his honor. He was a longtime member of the Newnan First Methodist Church where he served in leadership positions and on many boards and was a member of the Henry Kitchen's Sunday School Class. After retiring, fruitful years were spent working for the Newnan-Coweta County Chamber of Commerce where Herman's outgoing personality brought many new members to the Chamber. Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease at 64, Herman continued to educate, this time fellow patients and caregivers, by starting the first Parkinson's Support Group in Coweta County. The Parkinson's community Herman fostered thrives to this day. Herman loved to travel and play; he just loved life. He was loved in turn by all who knew him. A Celebration of Herman's life will be held Saturday, March 18th, 2023, at 3:00 o'clock at Newnan First United Methodist Church, 33 Greenville Street, Newnan, Georgia with Reverend Andrew Chappell officiating. Following the memorial service, the family will greet friends in the church Parish Hall. Rather than flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the Newnan First United Methodist Church Memorial Fund or to the Coweta Samaritan Clinic. Survivors include wife Anne of 57 years, daughter Susanna Fletcher Greer (who was his greatest pride), son-in-law Chad Greer, grandson Fletcher, sister Winnie Ruth Cleghorn, and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Condolences may be expressed online at www.mckoon.com McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory (770) 253-4580

Herman E. Fletcher

September 21, 1941 - March 14, 2023