Col.Ret. James B. Fleming, 77, Edina, formerly of Hills, died Saturday, Nov. 19, 2005. He graduated from Hills High School, Hills. He attended Augustana College, Sioux Falls, S.D., and received his Master’s from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. He was a Retired Colonel from the National Guard and U.S. Army, having served for more than 34 years. He lived in Atlanta, Ga., Washington, D.C., and Charleston, S.C. He was a teacher and administrator in the Edina Schools for more than 20 years. Col. Fleming was an avid bridge player, classical music lover, storyteller and Civil War aficionado. He wrote many articles for the Hills Crescent over the years. He loved his country and family with all of his heart. Survivors include one son, Scott (Joann) Fleming; one daughter, Kim Fleming; two grandchildren, all from Edina, one brother, Paul Fleming, Edina; and one sister, Karen Anderson, Edina. Memorials are preferred to the Edina High School Band Program, 6754 Valley View Road, Edina, MN 55439.