Memorial Service details for Dr. Jesse C. Fletcher announced
Details for the memorial to celebrate the life of Dr. Jesse C. Fletcher have been announced.
A memorial service celebrating Dr. Fletcher’s life was held in the main sanctuary at First Baptist Church on Monday, June 18, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Abilene .
For family and friends that were unable to attend Dr. Fletcher’s memorial service, video has been recorded is available to view on the Hardin-Simmons University YouTube Channel.
In lieu of gifts, the family has asked that donations be made to the Dr. Jesse C. Fletcher Scholarship at Hardin-Simmons University.
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