Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home, Inc. - Cremation - Service - Thomaston

View of Pasley Funeral Home Inc. The growth of Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home, Inc. in Thomaston can be traced back to 1893; when C. M. Pasley, Sr. operated the C. M. Livery, Feed and Sale Stable and decided to build caskets in advance, as a service to the families who had been renting his wagon and horses to transport their loved one to a cemetery for burial. In 1918, Mr. Pasley's son, C. M. "Charles" Pasley Jr., joined the firm. His wife, Jewell Barron Pasley became an active part of the business in 1921, and in 1937 the family business shifted away from the livery stable and now focused on the funeral home. In 1952, Charles and Jewell's daughter, Ann, married James H. "Jimmy" Fletcher of Molena. Three years later, Jimmy joined the staff of his father-in-law's business and in 1961; Pasley Funeral Home became Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home, Inc..

The business moved to its current location on North Church Street, 38 years ago, in 1972. This modern facility met the needs of a changing society, and solidified Pasley-Fletcher's position as a leader in service to the community.

We're Now Four Generations Strong

We're proud when we tell people that it's the fourth generation of Fletchers who own the business. Jim and Bob Fletcher continue to maintain the oldest business in the county (under continuous ownership by the same family) and continue the long tradition of service which stretches from the late 19th century, into the 21st century.

Pasley-Fletcher continues to use traditional funeral home values while integrating new technologies and customizing needs for families. We are progressive in personalizing a funeral service by offering an active website, pre-planning on-line, video tributes and other innovative personalization options. Our newest endeavor is our Funeral Resource Center, which offers families an opportunity to create a memorable, lasting personal tribute to their loved ones.

A Rich History of Compassionate Service

View of Pasley Funeral Home Inc. Pasley Fletcher Funeral Home in Thomaston is the result of the hard work and dedication to the community of the C. M. Pasley, Sr., family. In 1893 Mr. Pasley operated the C. M. Livery, Feed and Sale Stable and decided to build caskets in advance to offer to families who had been renting his wagon and horses to transport caskets and bodies to homes and cemeteries.

In 1918, Mr. Pasley's son, C. M. "Charles" Pasley Jr., joined the firm. His wife, Jewell Barron Pasley became an active part of the business in 1921, and in 1937 the family business shifted away from the livery stable and now focused on the Funeral Home.

In 1952, Charles and Jewell's daughter, Ann, married James H. "Jimmy" Fletcher of Molena. Three years later, Jimmy joined the staff of his father-in-law's business and in 1961, Pasley Funeral Home became Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home. The business moved to its current location on North Church Street in 1972. This modern facility met the needs of a changing culture and solidified Pasley-Fletcher's position as a leader in service to the community.

The fourth generation of Fletchers now owns the business. Jim and Bob Fletcher continue to maintain the oldest business in the county (under continuous ownership by the same family) and continue a tradition of service into the 21st century.

Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home looks forward to the continued compassionate caring service that was begun in 1893.

Sincerely,
Jim and Bob Fletcher


Our Valued Staff

Bob Fletcher Vice President	Bob is a native of Thomaston, Georgia, who graduated from R.E. Lee Institute in 1982. Bob also graduated from North Georgia College and State University in 1986, and entered the U.S. Army as a commissioned officer. He served for six years before returning to Thomaston. A year after returning, in 1993, Bob graduated from Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service. He is a member of the Thomaston Rotary Club and Thomaston-Upson Airport Authority. He and his wife, Kyle, are members of First Baptist Church. They have two children. Bob enjoys tennis, swimming and woodworking.
James P. (Jim) Fletcher President	Jim is a native of Thomaston, a 1978 graduate of R.E. Lee Institute, and a 1982 graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology. He is a retired Commander, U.S. Navy Reserves. He is married to Jana Pressley, also from Thomaston, and they have four children. Jim currently manages Pre-arrangements for Pasley-Fletcher. He is a Certified Pre-Planning Consultant, a Licensed Life Insurance Agent, and a Licensed Funeral Director.
Ann Pasley Fletcher	Ann was born in Thomaston, to Charles M. and Jewell Barron Pasley, who were second generation funeral directors. C.M. Pasley. Sr., Ann's grandfather, founded Pasley Funeral Home in 1893. She’s a graduate of R.E. Lee High School and of Weslyan College. She married Jimmy Fletcher, and they became active in Pasley Funeral Home in the middle years of the 1950s. In 1960, their participation in the firm was validated when the company name changed to Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home. Ann is active in The First Baptist Church of Thomaston and has 3 children and 8 grandchildren.
Darren P. Day, CFSP Director of Funeral Service Operations	Darren was born in Thomaston, Georgia where he graduated from high school in 1996. Some four years later, in 2000, Darren graduated from Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service. He is a member of The Academy of Graduate Embalmers of Georgia, The Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice, GFDA, NFDA, and Pi Sigma Eta, a national honors fraternity for funeral directors and embalmers. He currently is a member of Mt. View Baptist Church, Thomaston Chamber of Commerce, and is on the TUAC Board of Directors. Darren and his Wife Jodie have two children.
Lee Wilson Funeral Service Apprentice	Lee graduated from Griffin High School in 1989. Before joining the staff at Pasley-Fletcher, he worked for Pepsi Cola in sales and service for 7 years and worked for Bandag Inc. a tire retread Company in Griffin Ga. for 11 years in manufacturing. Lee has one son, Hayden. Lee is a Funeral Service Apprentice with Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home with plans of starting Funeral Service College.
Kyle Fletcher Funeral Service Associate	Kyle graduated from Marianna High School (Marianna, Florida) and Auburn University. She and her husband, Bob, have two children. She enjoys tennis, going to the beach and being involved in her community.
Phil Hancock Service Associate Level I	Phil is a native of Upson County. He graduated from R.E. Lee Institute and Mercer University. He is a member, and past president, of the Thomaston Sertoma Club, member of the Thurston Community Club, Farm Bureau, John B. Gordon Camp #1449, Sons of Confederate Veteran’s and active in Fellowship Baptist Church. Phil’s hobbies include traveling, history, reading and his pet cats.
Anita Dillard Funeral Service Administration / Secretary / Receptionist	Anita Pritchett Dillard graduated from Crisp County High School, Massey Junior College in Atlanta, and Gordon College in Barnesville. She is a Registered Nurse, and worked at Upson Regional Medical Center prior to joining Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home in 1998, as an Administrative Assistant. Anita serves our firm as receptionist and financial secretary. She and her husband, Gene, are members of Ramah Primitive Baptist Church, Barnesville. Anita has traveled with a Medical/Ministerial Team on two mission trips to the Ukraine. She and her husband have two children and four grandchildren.
Ed Alverson Funeral Service Associate Level I	Ed graduated from Troup County High School in LaGrange. He is retired from the Georgia State Patrol. He and his wife, Debbie, have three children and two grandchildren. He is a member of First Presbyterian Church where he serves as an Elder. His hobbies include woodworking and music.
Alma Day Visitation Team Captain	Mrs. Day is a member of Valley Grove Baptist Church. She graduated from Atwater School and R.E. Lee Institute. She retired from the Upson Co. Tax Commissioner’s Office in 2004. Her hobbies include cooking and spending time with her grandchildren.
Laverne Shepard Visitation Associate	Mrs. Shepard is a graduate of R.E. Lee Institute. She and her husband, Frank, attend Valley Grove Baptist church where she serves on the benevolence committee, sings in the ladies trio, choir and ensemble. She enjoys cooking and sewing, doing things for others and spending time with her 2 children, 4 grandchildren and great granddaughter.
Rev. Hubert Flanagan Visitation Associate	Rev. Flanagan served as a Methodist minister for 56 years. He completed his undergraduate and master’s degrees from the University of Georgia and received his master’s in theology from Emory University. He enjoys golf, sports and history. Mr. Flanagan and his wife, Katie, have three sons and eight grandchildren.
Maudell Stephenson Visitation Associate	Mrs. Stephenson is a member of Mountain View Baptist Church and enjoys reading and working with flowers in her yard in her spare time.
Robert Harris Visitation Associate	Robert is married to Catherine W. Harris and they are members of First Baptist Church in Thomaston. He retired from Thomaston Mills after working there for 40 years. He enjoys woodworking and golf and spending time with his family. He has two children and two grandchildren.
Raymond Duecker Funeral Service Associate	Mr. Duecker is retired from the US Army. He and his wife, Charlotte, are members of New Harmony Church. In his spare time, he enjoys horseback riding.
Scott Duecker Funeral Service Associate	Scott and his wife, Jill, are members of Mountain View Baptist Church. He is a volunteer fire fighter and enjoys hunting.
Neill Sanders Funeral Service Associate	Neill graduated from R.E. Lee Institute and Gordon College. He and his wife, Dawn, have three children and attend Mountain View Baptist Church.
Don Sanders Funeral Service Associate	Don graduated from Mercer University. He and his wife, Phyllis, attend First Presbyterian church where Don serves as an elder. He enjoys spending time with his children and grandchildren.