Donald Lee Fletcher, 94 of Vero Beach, FL., formerly of Beavercreek, OH, passed away Tuesday November 9, 2021, at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach. He was born October 17, 1927, in Baltimore, OH, the son of Henry and Marguerite Fletcher. Don graduated from Wilmington College in Wilmington, OH and later obtained his Master of Business degree from Miami University in Oxford, OH. Don started as an accountant for National Cash Register (NCR) in Dayton, OH. He soon found his passion as an educator: beginning as a high school History teacher and then transitioning into Administration and later as Assistant Superintendent for the Beavercreek Schools, Beavercreek, OH for over thirty years.

Upon retirement he and his beloved wife moved to Vero Beach to be closer to their daughter and her family. After retirement they traveled abroad as well as enjoyed several cruises. Don enjoyed several years residing in the Spanish Lakes Community in Ft. Pierce, FL. It was there that he enjoyed playing golf daily and making several "holes in one". Don was also an avid shuffleboard player competing in tournaments and was ranked a professional.

He is survived by his wife of seventy years, Joan and their daughter Lyn Smith and her husband Brad; and one grandson, Bennett Smith all of Vero Beach, FL. He is predeceased by his parents and brothers Robert and Charles as well as his in-laws, Fred and Alma Fugate, formerly of Spring Valley OH.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday November 27th, 2021, at First Presbyterian Church, 520 Royal Palm Boulevard, Vero Beach, FL.

We appreciate the VNA Hospice and in lieu of flowers contributions may be made to VNA of Indian River or to First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach, Florida.

Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory.