[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 180 (Tuesday, November 22, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1176]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE MEMORY OF RICHARD PEARL FLEMING

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                            HON. BARRY MOORE

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 22, 2022

  Mr. MOORE of Alabama. Madam Speaker, today, I rise to recognize the 
life and legacy of Richard Pearl Fleming, who sadly passed away on 
Friday, September 30, 2022, at the age of 94.
  Mr. Fleming was loved by many is his hometown of Enterprise and it's 
said, ``he never met a stranger and loved everyone he met.'' Richard 
made friends no matter where he went or who he met, and he was an 
irreplaceable pillar of his community.
  Richard and his wife Ruth owned and operated Fleming Ford Tractor, 
which was formerly known as Metcalf Tractor. Richard and Ruth, or Papa 
Richard and Mama Ruth, as they were known by friends and family, gave 
back to their community whenever they had a chance.
  A devout man of faith and member of the First Baptist Church of 
Enterprise community, Richard spread love and joy to all those around. 
He was also known as ``The Candy Man'' because of the ``thousands of 
pounds'' of candy he would give to the children and families in his 
community.
  The children would find him on every church occasion and Richard 
would give out candy to everyone. Richard was entertaining, kind, 
loving, and humorous. Never would a visitor leave empty handed from 
Richard, whether it was candy, a watermelon, or even a bag of tomatoes.
  Richard Pearl Fleming dedicated his life to bringing joy to his 
friends, family, and everybody else around him. He was a loving son, 
husband, father, brother, and grandfather. He is survived by his three 
children, six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, brother Sam, 
and many nieces and nephews.
  Richard Pearl Fleming was a joyous and loved citizen of Alabama's 
Second Congressional District that left lifelong impressions on many 
people. He will be deeply missed by many friends, family members, and 
all those he made smile.

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