Fleet was a prominent physician, recognized as a leader of citizens
of Pike County, MS. He lived with his family at Simmonsville, not too far from his grandfather.
On the occasion of laying the corner stone of the Court House at the
County seat, Magnolia, the Sincerity Lodge No 214 F and the A.M. Tangiapohoa Lodge 100F of Magnolia, Willis Fleet had a big
part in the ceremony, having been in charge of that part of the program put on by the Lodge. The ceremony was held on May
27, 1876.
Dr. Fleet was always active in the Democratic Party as was all of his
brothers. On May 5, 1876 John S. Lamkin, Chairman of democratic Executive Committee of Pike County issued a call to Democrats
of the county in general Covention on 3rd of June to take into consideration matters recommended by State Executive Committee,
their first meeting since the Civil War. At this convention, the Exec Committee was reorganized and it was composed of W.F.
Simmons (Dr Fleet), F.M. Lea, E.C. Andrews, A.A. Boyd, Ephraim Prescott and Capt. John S.. Lamkin, President and hugh O. Bridges
as Secretary.
Fleet was a member of the House of Representatives from Pike County 1882
- 1883 and served on three committees--Public health, the Universities and Proposition and grievances.
Dr. Fleet was killed Aug 18, 1888. He is buried in the Family cemetery
near his old home at Simmonsville, MS.
