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William Fisher Obituary
Hendersonville - William "Perry" Fisher, age 87 of Hendersonville, died Monday, February 26th, 2018 at the Elizabeth House surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 21st, 1930 in Henderson County; one of twelve children of the late Sheridan Lee Fisher and Rosa Lee Holcombe Fisher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 41 years, Maryann Kirby Fisher; five brothers, George, Graham, Miles, Arnold and Charlie Fisher; and by four sisters, Myrtle Camp, Catherine Summey, Lucy Anders and Margaret Norwood.
A native of Henderson County; he met and married the love of his life, Maryann, in London, England while serving his country in the United States Air Force where he achieved the rank of Master Sergeant. He was an Electrical Engineering graduate of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and worked in the NASA Space Program on the Saturn 5 project. He taught Engineering at AB Tech for 25 years, and owned industrial electronics and was an avid thinker.
Henderson County lost one of its own with his passing. He had lifelong friendships and an extended network of people that meant so much to him and his family.
He is survived by his three children, Taunia Fisher Richardson (Neil) and Cheryl Fisher Phibbs (Steve); and Perry Fisher (Renee); ten grandchildren, Lindsey, Andrew, Victoria, Colin, Spencer, William, Phillip, Tyler, Carrie and Megan; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Herman; and by one sister, Barbara.
His funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28th, 2018 at the First United Methodist Church of Hendersonville officiated by the Reverend Christy Sharp. Entombment will follow in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.
His family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations in Perry's memory be directed to the First United Methodist Church of Hendersonville, Education Fund, 204 6th Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC 28739; or to your favorite charity.
An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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Brennan Green
February 21, 2019
The thing I admired the most was he valued honesty above all. He was a man of the highest character and he taught his students to follow his example of integrity. We could use more people like him now.
Will Steiner
April 25, 2018
I enjoyed afternoon coffee with William on the Fresh Market patio on many occasions. He was a fine man and will be missed.
Wanda Case
March 9, 2018
Perry and family,
I am deeply saddened by the news of your loss. I pray that God will grant you the strength needed to get through this moment in your life. May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. My most sincere condolences.
AC
March 6, 2018
May the God and father of Abraham be with you as we await the fulfillment of seeing Abraham offspring fill the earth like the stars in the heavens. Genesis 15:5,6.
Dana Bean
March 3, 2018
Sending heartfelt prayers and sympathy for the loss of your beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend. May all of the wonderful memories comfort you in your sorrow. I know he will continue to bless your lives from heaven above.
Love and Prayers
March 1, 2018
May the family find peace and comfort in knowing all sickness, all pain and death will one day be gone for this has been promised.
Marsha McCraw Stepp
March 1, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Howard Beddingfield
February 28, 2018
My heartfelt condolences to Perry and the Fisher Family. Thoughts and prayers for all.
Robert Miller
February 28, 2018
Mr. Fisher was a wonderful man. He left behind an extraordinary legacy in the lives of his children and grandchildren. My most heartfelt condolences.
Louise Parker
February 28, 2018
I am so sorry for your great loss. May God give you peace. Love you.
Joan Sprinkle
February 28, 2018
So sorry for your loss.
February 28, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Fisher family. May God comfort you all in this difficult time.
Robbie and Don Taylor
February 28, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bonita Mcdonald
February 27, 2018
Thinking of the sweet Fisher family and how blessed you are to have so many wonderful loving memories of your dad. Love Bonita and Jerry McDonald
Leah Bean
February 27, 2018
I am so saddened to hear the news of Grandaddy passing. My heart breaks for your family during this time of loss. Hold on to all of the wonderful memories shared and know that his light will shine in your lives forever. Peace and love.
Burt Siders
February 27, 2018
Everyone of your friends in the running group will be thinking of you and your family.
Brennan Green
February 27, 2018
So sorry to hear of his passing. Perry Fisher taught me Electronics at AB Tech in the 1980's and was a great teacher and a fine mentor. He helped me to get my first job which secured my financial stability.
Lisa
February 27, 2018
My condolences to the family. Losing someone in death is so painful. But we look forward to a time when we can see the loved ones we have lost again. Here is a comforting thought found at 1 Thessalonians 4:13,14.
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