Reginald L. "Reggie" Fisher

1939 - 2017

BEARDSTOWN — Reginald L. "Reggie" Fisher, 78, of Beardstown died Friday, July 21, 2017, at Heritage Health in Beardstown.

He was born July 3, 1939, in Virginia, the son of Harry F. and Virginia Alloway Fisher. He married Joyce Mason on July 1, 1962, in Beardstown, and she survives.

He also is survived by his daughter Pam (Brad Campbell) Brasel of Osage Beach, Missouri; his granddaughter, Whitney Brasel of St. Louis; two sisters, Sue Ann (husband, James "Doc") Vaughn and Virginia Beth Stockton; two brothers, Larry Fisher and Fred (wife, Josephine) Fisher; and his granddog, Elvis. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. Fisher graduated from Virginia High School in the Class of 1957. After graduation, he worked as a deckhand on the river. Later, he and his wife owned and operated the Sears store in Beardstown until 1993. Reggie also drove a truck for A.C. Jones Trucking and was working for Oscar Mayer in Beardstown during this same time. He retired after 21 years at the plant. After retirement, Reggie went back to work and sold cars for Landmark Ford in Springfield. He was a member of First Christian Church in Beardstown and Beardstown Elks Lodge #1007. He enjoyed working in his tomato garden; raising ducks; and giving his cat, Bo, a hard time; and he was a St. Louis Cardinals fan. Nothing could compare to his love of spending time with his family.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at First Christian Church in Beardstown. Burial will be at Beardstown City Cemetery. An informal visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. Tuesday until the time of services at the church. Memorial have been suggested to First Christian Church. Colwell Memorial Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.colwellmemorialhome.com or on Facebook at Colwell Memorial Home.