Jeffrey Allen Fleming, 62, of Taylorville, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022, at his residence.

Jeff was born February 3, 1960, in Woodstock, IL, the son of Robert E. and Shirley D. (Absher) Fleming.  He graduated from Taylorville High School with the Class of 1978 and went on to serve his country in the United States Marine Corps, before an honorable, medical discharge.  Jeff graduated from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville with his bachelor’s in nursing in 1991, and then earned his master’s degree from Middle Tennessee State School of Anesthesia.  He worked for many years as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist for many area hospitals, but mainly Springfield Memorial Hospital and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.

Jeff married Susan E. Miles on December 30, 2010, in Eagle River, WI, a place that Jeff loved to visit.  He was an avid snowmobiler, skier, and boater.  Jeff was always up for a thrill, whether it be parasailing or skydiving.  He attended Trinity Lutheran Church in Taylorville and was a past member of the Taylorville Moose Lodge.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and maternal grandparents, Maurice and Verbal Absher.

Jeff is survived by his wife, Susan E. Fleming of Taylorville; children, Megan (husband, Christian) Cheatham of Fishers, IN, Chelsea (husband, Jesse) Kelly of Mt. Zion, and Jackson (wife, Molly) Fleming of Springfield; stepdaughters, Alexandra Berroyer and Danielle (husband, Casey) Kirby; grandchildren, Crew Cheatham, Kai Cheatham, Liam Funneman, Connor Fleming, and Calvin Fleming; step-grandchildren, Gracie and Mike; brothers, Robert J. Fleming of Tovey, Todd M. (wife, Suzanne) Fleming of Cape Coral, FL, and David J. (wife, Wendy) Fleming of Taylorville; nieces and nephews, Emily, Kalene, Shaun, Kiley, Braden, Kourtni, and Jenny; and several cousins.

Visitation: The family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home, 202 W. Franklin Street, Taylorville, IL 62568.

Graveside Ceremony: 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 7, 2022, at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens in Taylorville with Rev. Rodney Blomquist officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Christian County Animal Control, 300 S. Baughman Rd, Taylorville, IL 62568.

Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to share memories of Jeff, or to offer condolences to his family.