Edward Arthur Fish

Edward Arthur Fish obituary, Nashville, TN

Edward Fish Obituary

Edward Arthur Fish

Nashville, TN

Passed away on January 23, 2014 after a short illness. He was born in Waycross, GA on April 19, 1923 and was raised in Gainesville, GA and Williamsburg, KY.

Although he had great achievements as an Eagle Scout, an athlete, a member of the Army and a businessman, his family brought him the greatest joy.

He married his high school sweetheart, Marguerite Boswell Early, on July 12, 1947. They were married 66 "glorious" years. Ed and Marguerite danced at Kennedy's inaugural ball, traveled the world with good friends and skated up and down the C & O Canal with their family.

They had four children, 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, with three more on the way. Mr. Fish loved and was loved by his large extended family, and his favorite times were spent with them during summers at Monteagle Sunday School Assembly.

He was a consummate storyteller with great wit, incredible memory and a boisterous and distinct laugh. A lover of the spoken word and a master of puns, he had an interesting and (usually) hilarious anecdote for any place or event. Everyone who knew Mr. Fish has their favorite story.

His athletic career started in Williamsburg, KY where he led the small town high school basketball team to the only state victory the town has ever won. The paper said "Fish played whale of a game". During his first year at Cumberland College, his freshman team defeated the University of Kentucky freshman. The famous Adolf Rupp investigated why and recruited Fish to play at the University of Kentucky. In 1944, he wanted to contribute to the war effort, so he cut his basketball career short and joined the Army. As an officer in Korea, Fish taught jiu jitsu.

His 55 year career in life insurance began in Williamsburg, and took him to Louisville, Washington, DC, Atlanta and Nashville. He was most proud of starting two companies that sold Variable Annuity type products and representing the insurance industry in a case before the Supreme Court regarding whether products were securities or insurance. He served as a trustee on the Board of Directors at the University of The Cumberlands, was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church, Belle Meade Country Club and past president of the Opera Board.

Mr. Fish was preceded in his death by his parents, Edward A. Fish and Tallu Jones Fish, and his grandson, Lewis Fish.

He is survived by wife, Marguerite Early Fish of Nashville, and his sisters, Tallu Fish Scott of Pittsburgh, PA and Betty Fish Smith of Cynthiana, KY; his four children, Margie Fish Martin and her husband Kirke of Nashville, Edward A. Fish III and his wife Toni of Atlanta, GA, John B. Fish and his wife Denice of Nashville, TN, and Walter L. Fish of Atlanta, GA.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Monteagle Sunday School Assembly, P.O. Box 307, Monteagle, TN 37356.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 26th from 1-3 p.m., at Immanuel Baptist Church, 222 Belle Meade Blvd., with a Memorial service to follow.

Harpeth Hills Funeral Home, (615) 646-9292.

Published by The Tennessean on Jan. 25, 2014.
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We have been in Fl and just received the notice. What a wonderful gentleman. Jim and Peggy Brown

February 13, 2014

So sorry to hear if your loss. Condolences to Marguerite, and Ed's sisters.

I knew you as we all grew up in Williamsburg

January 29, 2014

I have just now learned of Mr. Fish's passing. Jimmy, the boys and I all adored him. Mrs. Fish, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sally Bradshaw

January 28, 2014

Mr. Fish had a big heart, a generous spirit, and a great love of life. I have great memories of our families' friendship and the good times we enjoyed together. My condolences to Mrs. Fish and all the Fish family.

Morgan Entrekin

January 27, 2014

Our family has deeply appreciated the roll that Ed and the Fish family has played in our lives. His warmth and inclusion was something I always appreciated and was drawn to over the years. He will be missed.

John Gifford

January 26, 2014

I'm sitting at Monteagle, looking at Green Gables' screened porch and already missing that wonderful laugh that was so uniquely Mr. Fish. We will miss his wonderful tales and his encyclopedic memory. My children, grandchildren, Julian and I are blessed to have been part of his "summer family."
With so much love. And, thanks for the memories!
..........Lane Mathis Price, MD. Albany, Georgia

January 25, 2014

What a wonderful man. I know he lives on in his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Sending lots of love to the Fish and Martin families.

Catherine Koontz

January 25, 2014

Margie
I was so sorry to hear about your dad. I think it's hard to lose a parent at any age. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Much love
Liz McWilliams
Nashville, TN

January 25, 2014

Mr. Fish ALWAYS said something to crack me up in the locker room. Always.

Bobby Bransford

January 25, 2014

I love you Uncle Ed...love to Aunt Marq & all my cousins...love

Becky Smith

January 25, 2014

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