Donald Frank Fletcher , Jr.

Donald Frank Fletcher, 86, departed this life on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.  He was born on October 28, 1939, to the late Donald Frank Fletcher, Sr. and Gladys Alder Green Fletcher, he was the fourth born of six children, three sisters and two brothers.

 

He attended Tabernacle Baptist Church with his parents and siblings.

 

After attending Accomack County Public School System, Donald   relocated to Crisfield, MD and settled there permanently for the     exception of a short stay in Pocomoke City, MD. On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 10:50 A.M. while holding his daughter, Lynell’s hand, praying, confessing the things that God had done for him, he again accepted Jesus as his Savior.  Donald was tired and he answered God’s call to come home.

Donald was a truck driver for 40 years working for different companies.  The Cement Company, Salisbury, MD, Feed Mill, Mountaire, Princess Anne, MD, Holly Farms and Tyson in Temperanceville, VA.

Donald was called “The Taxi Driver” for many people needing transportation to and from various places.  He was known by many in Crisfield.

Donald expressed profound gratitude to God for His grace, mercies, and healing he experienced during his medical challenges. He was fortunate to be surrounded by a very loving, supportive family throughout the challenges.

Laura Ann Parker (Gene) of Baltimore, MD

Your loving Daughter

God looked around his garden and found an empty place.

He then looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face.

He put His arms around you lifted you to rest. 

God’s Garden must be beautiful; he always takes the Best.

 ¨ My children, Donald’s grandchildren Lashawndia Sheppard, Aisha Thomas, Ashley Thomas, Gene Parker, Jr.  

¨ My great-grandchildren, Anyla, Aarian, Kaleigh, Devante, Dakota, and Denver.

 

Pudden-Cynthia Brown (Donnie) Newport News, VA

 Daddy

I love you Daddy always & forever.

I love you, Daddy; death can’t change that never.

I love you Daddy, with a heart that only God can see.

I gave you your flowers while you were here with me.

I love you Daddy, I will miss you calling my name,

Oh, what I would give to hear you call me “Pudd” again.

 

Donald Brown, Son-In-Law

Donald was a true and sincere father-in-law, who has always been there for me.  I’ve always known him to be a protective and loving

Father, Grandfather, and Father-In-Law.

 Our children, Donald’s Grandchildren

 

Montro Brown (Chisa)

I remember finding out that we called him “Donald” because he was too young for someone to br called “Grandpa” when I was born.  So, when I was older, I asked him about it.  He laughed and said, “well Montie, I was!” But you know what? It didn’t make a single difference.  “Grandfather” is just a title.  Donald Fletcher always showed he cared no matter what.  From the bags of M&Ms every night when he got off the road to the cross-country road trips, he made to bring us home when needed.  He was there without hesitation; I could go on & on; but I couldn’t ask for a better grandfather.  Thank you for always being there when I needed you.  I miss you and will always love you.

Your grandson, Montie 

My son is Zalan Brown

Tawanna Brown-Chism (Paul)

Granddaughter, Twan

I was blessed to have a grandfather like you.  You were the true meaning of a grandfather.  I’ll miss or long talks and laughing about everything under the sun.  Without you, there would be no me. I’ll miss and love you forever. 

 ¨ My children, De Oni Chandler, Dontrey Fields, and Alannah Chism.

 

Lynnell Fletcher-Pugh (Thomas) Princess Anne, MD

Daughter

 ¨ Grandchildren, Lateashia Jackson, Atoya Jackson, & Alfonzo Jackson

¨ Great grandchildren, Charon Brown, Mia Brown, Ny’laya Brown, Rah’mir Brown, Ahshear Brown, Jy’Ren Jackson, Travon Toomer, Ethan Ballard Erica Ballard, Jada, J’mya Jackson, & TaSean Dixon

¨ Great great grandchildren, Navir’Aire Dixon and Nai’Khari Dixon

Qunita White, North Carolina

Daughter

 ¨ Grandchildren, Donald L. Waters 3^rd and Juanita R. Waters 

¨ Great grandchildren, Jayona Waters, De’Janae Waters, I’Janae Waters, Cameron Waters, Jaryah Roberts and A’Miyah Ward

Norman W. Fletcher (Brenda) New Church, VA

Brother

¨ Nieces, Leslie Waltson (Parrish) and Tiffany Jackson (Terraine)

¨ Great nephews, Brandan Waltson and Jayden Jackson

Brenda T. Dale (Sylvester) Snow Hill, MD                                            

Niece

Uncle Donald there are several things that I will miss without you, and they are the love we shared, the smile on your face when in each other’s presence.   I will miss the laughter we shared, especially when I would ask what you were doing? You would always reply, “sitting on my fanny.” You would always ask for your niece.

Tonia Dale-Johnson (Tony)

 ¨ Our grandchildren, Josiah, Isaiah, and Aiyana Johnson

Mitchell Byrd (Mildred) Toano, VA

Nephew

¨ Our children, Mitchell Byrd, Jr., Monika Jackson (Brandon), Marcell Byrd (Jimea). 

¨ Our grandchildren, Dillan Byrd, Kamryn Jackson, Blake Jackson, Raleigh Jackson, Ma’Kenna Byrd.

 

Reverend Lavenia Fletcher, Horntown, VA

 ¨ Our children, Sherry (Steve) Shelton, Kentucky, and Sharon Anderson

¨  Our Grandchild,  Timothy

 

Claudie Cropper (Tony) Chesapeake, VA

Niece

¨ Our sons, Tevin Cropper (Taylor) and Cody Cropper

 

Sharon Anderson (Timothy) Newark, DE

Niece

¨ Our children, Shelby, and Travis Anderson

 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by, one grandson, Prentiss J. Ward; three sisters, Juanita L. Holden, Grace L. Poole, and Almeta L. Smith; one brother, George R. Fletcher; one nephew, Johnnie Holden, Jr.; three brothers-in-law, Henry Smith, Johnnie Holden, Sr., and Otis Poole.

Donald loved his family and appreciated all that was done for him. There was love that was shared between Donald and a few friends for almost a lifetime.  They shared a lot of laughter in their lifetime.   Harold Cropper, Gary Jones known as “Fly”, and Sherman Gregory, Sr.

A funeral service will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Anthony E. Ward, Jr. Funeral Home, 30639 Hampden Avenue, Princess Anne, Maryland with a viewing one-hour prior. A public viewing will be held 2:00 PM-6:00 PM Friday May 22, 2026, at the funeral home in Princess Anne.
Interment will follow at Tabernacle Baptist Church Cemetery in Horntown, Virginia.