Photo courtesy of Adams & Swanson Funeral Home - North Platte
North Platte, Nebraska
Dec 8, 1945 – Dec 26, 2023
On December 26, 2023, Tommy Jefferson Fisher, Jr., passed away at his home in Hershey, NE. Born to Tommy and Norma (James) Fisher, Sr. in North Platte, he was the sixth of eleven children.
Tommy attended school in North Platte and on November 24, 1969, he was united in marriage to Barbara Freeman. From this marriage, he accepted two boys as his own, Mike and Jerry. Tommy worked briefly for the Union Pacific Railroad from 1969 to 1971. Upon his leaving the railroad, he began a long career as a heavy equipment operator in construction, once in a while, helping his son, Mike, transport and set mobile homes. Tommy retired in 1986 due to medical complications but never quit his passion as a “junk dealer”. He was known to attend all the auctions and garage sales he could and often sold items that most people considered to be junk. He was a mechanical man, occasionally fixing vehicles for others; he even built his own boat, one that is still functional today. On this boat, he loved to take people out for fishing trips; he and Barb spent 26 winter years in Texas, fishing. Tommy was a jolly man and had a wonderful heart, treating others how he hoped to be treated.
Those that survive Tommy include his wife, Barbara of Hershey, NE; son, Mike (Sheila) Sneed of North Platte; grandchildren, Amy Sneed of North Platte, Scott (Chandra) Sneed of North Platte; great grandchildren, Austin (fiancé, Kylie) Sneed, Jillian Sneed, and Emily Sneed; great great grandchildren, Bowen and Barrett; siblings, Lois Reeves, Martha (Don) Hubert, Earl (Rae) Fisher, Joe (Cheryl) Fisher, all of North Platte; several nieces and nephews and other family.
Preceding him in death is his parents, Tommy and Norma; son, Jerry; great granddaughter, Isabella (Dizzy) Sneed; siblings, David, Anard, Leo, Evelyn, Jerry, and Ira.
The family asks that memorials be made out to Children’s Hospital and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
A funeral service will be held 10 AM on Tuesday, January 2, 2023, at Grace Community Bible Church with Pastor Mike Wing officiating. Burial will be at McCain Cemetery in Stapleton. Visitation will be from 12 PM to 4 PM on Monday, January 1, 2023, at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Amy, I am so very sorry for your loss. Your many wonderful memories will help you through this hard time of grieving. So many hugs and prayers to you and your family.
Amy Sutherland
Amy Sutherland
January 11, 2024 | North Platte, NE | Friend
Barb and family
I am so sorry for your loss. I have so
many fond memories of Tommy and you when I lived in your neighborhood. May the memories and your faith and love of family and friends surround you at this difficult time. Hugs to you .
Dee Towne
January 01, 2024 | No Platte, NE | Friend
Barb and family So very sorry to hear of Tommy´s passing. My thoughts prayers and love are with you during this difficult time.
Karen Young
December 31, 2023 | Friend
So sorry for your loss. Tommy was a great guy always had a smile or a story to tell. I've known Tommy for a lot of years. Tommy and Barbara, such good people took care of a lot of people. It was like family. He will be missed very much My prayers go out to the family rest in peace tommy
Donald D Wiezorek
December 30, 2023 | Friend
My heartfelt thoughts are with you and your family, Barb.
You know that I adored Tommy.
Deb Semmel
December 28, 2023 | Copperas Cove, TX | Friend
Tommy was our dear friend, and Jay and he knew each other since childhood. We loved Tommy, with his cheerful greetings and big heart. We will surely miss him but rejoice that he knew the Lord Jesus and is forever healed of his medical problems. Our deepest sympathy for the family who loved him so much.
Jay and Sandy Welden
December 27, 2023 | North Platte, NE | Friend
Tommy and I also shared the same birthday. God be with you, Barbara, and your family.
Leo Ridgway
December 27, 2023 | Akron, IA | Friend
Tommy was a very good guy. I knew him from the time he was a little kid as we lived about a mile apart. God rest your soul
Leo Ridgway
December 27, 2023 | Akron, IA | Classmate