was born in the Omagh area on 9th August 1907 to John Fletcher, Teacher and Rebecca Fletcher nee Perry. They had married on 9th July 1902 at Fintona Church of Ireland.
Following his education, Fletcher joined the bank in 1926 at Head Office. Transfers followed to Magherafelt and York Street (1927) branches.
Fletcher volunteered and enlisted into the Royal Navy, serving in mainly destroyers.
Following demobilisation, Fletcher returned to the bank at York Street branch. Transfers followed to Shaftesbury Square, Donegall Place, Crumlin Road (1959 - Pro-Manager), Rathfriland (1961 - Manager) and Shankill Road (1966 - Manager) branches.
Fletcher retired on 14th March 1971.
Billy Fletcher died on 24th October 1986 in hospital. He was survived by his widow, Muriel. The Bank staff magazine published this obituary:
Bank staff magazine - photo courtesy of Rodney Sweetnam
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