James Thomas “Pookie” Fletcher, 68, of Pea Ridge, passed away March 18.

He was a hot-rod enthusiast and loved to spend time with his family.

He was a member of Wilton Bible Baptist Church.

Pookie is survived by his wife of 49 years, Margaret “Peggy” Fletcher; daughters, Annette Coggins (Keith) of Alabaster and Anglia Blake (Wesley) of Pea Ridge; grandchildren, Ashley Dennis (Jason) of Montevallo, Christpher Coggins, Jacob Coggins of Alabaster; Cody Blake (Heath) of Calera, Breanne Blake (Nick) and Danielle Blake (Tyler) of Montevallo; great-grandchildren, Isabelle Headly of Montevallo; sisters, Brenda Burdett (Doyle) of Pea Ridge and Judy Berryhill of Clanton; brother, Richard Fletcher (Betty) of Verbena and a host of family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Lennie Fletcher and parents-in-law, Joseph and Lillie Lawley and Jack Bennett.

His visitation was held March 20 from 6-8 p.m. at Rockco Funeral Home (Montevallo).

The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on March 21 at Rockco with burial to follow at Antioch Cemetery.

Pastor Jim Thompson officiated.

Online condolences may be made to www.rockcofuneralmontevallo.com.