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PROFESSOR JOHN H. FISHER

JOHN FISHER Obituary

FISHER, PROFESSOR JOHN H. - age 95, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 17, 2015. Arrangements are yet incomplete, and will be announced later by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Feb. 20 to Feb. 23, 2015.

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Diana Salesky

February 28, 2015

Dear Audrey,
Today's service is the most beautiful and touching I have ever attended. I loved hearing about John. I only wish that I had known him better.
Love,
Diana

J. William Rudd

February 26, 2015

Condolences to the family of John Fisher, a revered scholar, humanitarian and friend.

Matthew Irvin

February 25, 2015

My deepest condolences to the family. The entirety of the John Gower Society was saddened to learn of the passing of such a great scholar, whose work remains fundamental to the study of Gower's life and poetry.

Brian Salesky

February 23, 2015

Dear Audrey,
My sincerest condolences. Your devotion and dedication to taking care of John during his illness was an inspiration to me.
Love,
Brian

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