David Leonard Fletcher

David Leonard Fletcher of Colora, MD died January 23 at his home. He was 61. Born in Fletcher, NC, he was the son of the late Dorothy Barnwell Fletcher. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Sandra Fletcher; two daughters, Heather Haywood and Tammy Fletcher; one grandaughter Rachel Haywood; four brothers Alvin, Ted, Jerry, and Jack; and two sisters Marie Mayhew and Joanne Bell. Recently retired, Mr. Fletcher was an employee of the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command, Edgewood Chemical Biological Center, APG, MD for 24 years. Prior to his government employment, he was employed as a service manager by various auto dealerships in the Harford County area, and was also a former part-time employee of the Western Auto store in Rising Sun. Mr. Fletcher served in the military from 1960-1964 bin the 523d Military Company and Department. A musician for over 30 years, he was a well-known drummer for various local bands in the Harford and Cecil County area. The most recent froup he performed with was the former Hard Times Band of Cecil County. Friends may call at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home, P.A. on January27 from 2-4 and 7-9pm where funeral services conducted by Pastor Dave Landers will be held on January 28 at 10:00am. Interment will be in West Nottingham Cemetery. Contributions may be made to either the Northern Chesapeake Hospice Foundation, P.O.Box 2332, Elkton, MD 21922-2332 or to The Arc of Harford County, Philadelphia Rd., Aberdeen, MD 21001 Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001