Tracy F. Fletcher, Sr., 87

January 20, 2015

Tracy F. Fletcher, Sr., 87, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at The Long Community at Highland (Lancaster, Pennsylvania), where he resided the past three years. Tracy was born on May 24, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA – a son of the late Hollis and Ozella (Hall) Fletcher. Tracy was preceded in death by his first wife, Mildred Cubbage Fletcher. He later married Dorothy L. Fletcher who survives him along with the following family members: son Tracy F. Fletcher, II married to Kimberly (Atchison), Lancaster, PA and daughter Deirdre L. Fletcher, Brooklyn Heights, NY. Grandchildren: Morgan L. Fletcher and Natasha S. Fletcher. Brother: Kenneth Fletcher. Sisters: Minnie Mitchum, Fannie Pate, Ozella (Sugie) Williams and Leola Anderson. And a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.
After graduating from Dobbins High School in Philadelphia, Tracy went on to serve his Country in World War II. He served valiantly in the United States Army and received an Honorable discharge in 1947. Tracy was passionate about learning and went on to receive two Baccalaureate Degrees. In 1953, he obtained a B.S. Degree in Chemistry from The University of Pennsylvania and in 1963, he received a B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University. While attending The University of Pennsylvania, Tracy also joined the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Tracy’s educational pursuits equipped him to serve as an inspector for the City of Philadelphia, a chemist with The Fleer Corporation, and an Industrial Hygienist with the Federal Government Department of Labor and Industry’s Department of Occupational, Safety and Health Administration. After working for more than 50 years, Tracy retired in 1993.
Tracy was also a fun-loving family man known for his infectious laugh and volunteering in his West Philadelphia community. He enjoyed cooking (especially at family gatherings), was an avid gardener and enjoyed “cutting the rug” whenever he heard good music. While in Tracy’s presence, a person could expect to learn of his children/grandchildren’s accomplishments, enjoy a hearty laugh or engage in a lively debate. Tracy will be lovingly missed by his entire family and a host of friends.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at The Church of Christian Compassion, 627 S. Felton Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143. Tracy’s family will greet friends on Wednesday from 9:00 – 10:00 AM at the church; Funeral services will begin at 10:00 AM. Interment, with Military Honors, is scheduled for Thursday, January 29th at 9:30 AM in Beverly National Cemetery, Beverly, NJ.