Gregory Fleeman December 26, 1949 - January 16, 2022
Austin, Texas - Gregory Garner Fleeman, born and raised in Miami Beach, Florida but most recently a resident of Austin, Texas, passed away January 16, 2022, at home in Austin. The son of the esteemed home builder, David Fleeman of Fleeman Builders in South Florida, Gregory was born in Miami Beach, Florida on December 26, 1949. He is survived by his brother, Jeffrey, and countless cousins and friends. Although he had no children of his own, Gregory was legal guardian to Connor and Alessandra, son and daughter of Virginia Giritlian, fellow Miamian who remained friends with Gregory since they were in high school together.
Gregory attended the Cambridge School of Weston, Massachusetts graduating in 1968. He then attended George Washington University and Sarah Lawrence College where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1973. He continued his education at Barry University where he obtained a Master of Science Exceptional Student Education degree with a focus on emotionally disturbed children. Gregory had a gift for working with troubled children. He had the patience to teach the unteachable, soothe the agitated, and help those with learning disabilities. He understood the misunderstood.
Gregory was a voracious reader and an avid collector of books and music. He had a magical collection of musical instruments, priceless treasures, and some of the weirdest things known to man. He was an entertainer who produced his music. His CD “The Right Tool for the Job” featuring Gregory Fleeman and the Fleewomen is available on Amazon and Apple Music.
Gregory had a prolific imagination. At one point in his career, he was a screenwriter who co-wrote the highly acclaimed thriller “FX” starring Bryan Brown. He acted in numerous feature film projects and held a SAG membership.
Some might say Gregory was the funniest man alive. Others might say he was the most generous. Still, others might say he was the most beloved. It was hard to pin him down. He was brilliant and funny. Loving and eccentric. He was the life of the party. Heck, he WAS the party.