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Thomas R. Fisher PORTSMOUTH - Thomas Richard Fisher, 64, of the 400 block of King St., passed away Sunday, July 5, 2009, in a local hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Cindy Fisher. He is survived by a sister, Pat A. Newbern and husband Curtis; a brother, Robert Dean and wife Paula; 11 nieces and nephews; a son, Thomas Richard Fisher Jr.; and a host of other extended family. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, July 10, in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by the Rev. Gary Harley. Burial of his cremains will be in Olive Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Central Baptist Church, Building Fund, 1200 Hodges Ferry Road, Portsmouth, VA 23701. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jul. 7, 2009.

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lynn fisher

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our thoughts and prayers are with the family as they go thru this time of grief...God be with all of u...rest in peace tommy...sit with the angels and watch over the family

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