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Harry Fish Obituary
Harry graduated from Rocky Mount Senior High in 1968 and from Hampton-Sydney College in 1972 with a degree in economics. He was employed with Home Savings/Pioneer Savings Bank from 1972 until 1991, and at that time became a financial advisor with Wheat First Securities. Since the late 90s, Harry has owned and operated Harry Fish Photography as a wedding and freelance photographer.
While growing up in Rocky Mount, Harry ("Buddy") was a member of Boy Scout Troop 7 achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. During his entire life, he was an avid sportsman and outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing with his friends at Durant Island, in addition to golfing and hunting. He had a special talent for detail in duck carving and taxidermy and spent many hours in his dad's workshop as they compared notes on their latest projects. He also loved exploring Nash and Edgecombe counties finding and collecting Indian artifacts with his children.
In addition to his mother, Harry is survived by his wife of 36 years, Wanda Cooper Fish; his son, Harry Gustav Fish IV; daughter, Megan Cooper Fish; sister, Janet Fish Watson and husband Jim; brothers, John Edward Fish and wife Cassandra, Donald George Fish and wife Ashley, and Joseph Huckabee Fish. He is also survived by eight nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00p.m. Tuesday, May 4th at the First United Methodist Church in Rocky Mount. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 100 S. Church Street, Rocky Mount NC 27804 or to the Eastern NC Wildlife Waterfowl Guild, P.O. Box 1713, Washington NC 27889-1713.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC.
You may share your memories and send the family condolences online by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Harry Fish
Beth Mize
May 15, 2010
Janet,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Penny Hicks
May 14, 2010
Harry will be greatly missed and he was dearly loved. I will always remember his warm smile and kindness during our high school years.
Dorothy Lee Joyner
May 11, 2010
To the Fish Family (Mrs. Fish, Don & Janet): You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God continue to keep and bless each of you and your families.
Your Friend
Ruth Pridgen
May 10, 2010
My heart goes out to your entire family. I met him at Janet's office and thought how fortunate the Fish family was to have such a fine family. I am so very sorry you have lost his warm smile.
Scott Vaughan
May 7, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Fish family.
Shelli Jones
May 6, 2010
Wanda, Don, Ashley and Family,
We are deeply sorry for your loss and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers in the days and months ahead. Twenty-five years ago, Harry photographed our wedding and we will never forget his generosity.
David and Shelli Jones
Rick Crocker
May 6, 2010
I knew Buddy when we were both elementary school kids and both lived on Long Street in Rocky Mount . I had lost touch as I left Rocky Mount but saw him for a few minutes when I was working in Rocky Mount in the mid-90's. That one block where we lived had lots of kids with a very narrow age span (so many that the city put a "kids playing" warning sign at the beginning of the block) ..... we played together and all had lots of fun. Like most of us, he was adventuresome and didn't mind taking childhood risks. Condolences to his mother and family.
Rick Crocker (Washington, NC) .....
Debra Elingburg Barbour
May 6, 2010
Dear Wanda, You may not remember me - but I baby sat for your kids a few times! (I was also a classmate of Joe, Lisa & Donnie) I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Mr. Fish was always kind and funny. My prayers are with you and your family!
Wendy Dages
May 5, 2010
Gus!!!! This is Wendy from Ragazzi's... I'm so sorry to hear about the lose of your dad. My prayers go out to you and your family... I just recently lost my dad in Novemeber... Always remember the good times and remember the smiles.. That's what will hold on tight.... God bless you and your family.
Butch Harrell
May 5, 2010
So sorry for your loss. I too was a Woofer ( Boy Scout Troop 7) and Harry was my first troop leader. God Bless....Butch Harrell
May 5, 2010
Dear Wanda, I am so terribly sorry to hear of your loss. I pray that God has wrapped you and the family snugly in the warmth of His comforting embrace. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time for you and your family.
Lynell Dudley Fleming, Raleigh, NC
Jean Kennedy
May 5, 2010
Aunt Jo and my cousins and their families... Ted, Cherie, Teen and I talked yesterday and shared so many Buddy stories. We laughed and cried remembering the many adventures we all had as kids. Just know that we are thinking of all of you and our thoughts and prayers are with you. Buddy will be missed by so many family and friends. Jean & Bill
Mary Murrel
May 5, 2010
Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Psalm 30:5
I was very saddened to read of the death of Harry. Harry was a wonderful person. I always appreciated his smile. I was a former colleague of his at Home Savings/Pioneer Savings Bank.
Love & Prayers,
Mary (Archabell) Murrel
May 5, 2010
My condolencens as well to all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Gina Hunt
Howard Tang
May 4, 2010
Condolences to the Fish Family. I was one of Harry's colleagues at Home Savings/Pioneer Savings Bank. Will deeply miss his ever present pleasant smile and uninhibited friendliness. My prayers are with you Wanda, Gus, and Megan.
Seluda Johnson
May 4, 2010
To the Fish Family. So sorry for your loss. I am Grady Brown's Aunt& met & loved Harry. He came to my house & the Lake with Grady & was such a nice guy. Really enjoyed his ongoing smile.He was just so sweet. Our Prayers are with all the family.
connie capps cox
May 4, 2010
To The Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Connie Capps Cox
Renee Reeger
May 4, 2010
Don, Ashley, Joe and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely....Renee Reeger
Grady Howell
May 4, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you walk this road of sorrow. Harry was a fine young man. May God grant you peace as the fond memories of him come to mind.
Al and Teresa Bullard
May 4, 2010
To the Fish family, Harry was truly a friend to all and touched many lives with his kindness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill Strandberg
May 4, 2010
Harry Fish was my friend and my condolences go to his family.
steve morgan
May 4, 2010
i first met harry when my family moved to rocky mount when i was 7 years old. we played sports together and were in boy scout troop 7 together.harry was a wonderful person whom everyone liked, and he never had a bad word to say about anyone.the world will not be the same without this kind man. i hope to see you in the after life buddy! your life long friend------steve morgan
WENDY RACKLEY
May 4, 2010
JEFF NEWSOME AND WENDY NEWSOME RACKLEY
Stewart Edwards
May 4, 2010
Harry was a good friend. I am so sorry for the family.
Steve Cederberg
May 4, 2010
Don and Ashley and Family, Nothing but kind and wonderful memories of Brother Harry, Mary and I send our love and condolences. Steve Cederberg
SYLIVA LONG
May 4, 2010
TO THE FAMILY,
HARRY WAS A GREAT PERSON AND WONDERFUL CLASS MATE AND A FRIEND TO EVERYONE WHO KNEW HIM. YOU WERE BLESSED TO HAVE HIM IN YOUR LIFE AND WE WERE LUCKY TO HAVE HIM AS A CLASSMATE.
GOD BLESS
SYLVIA EZZELLE LONG
DEBBIE PRIDGEN
May 4, 2010
DEBBIE PRIDGEN,,,,,,,,,,,,HARRY WAS A VERY DEAR FRIEND, ,, I WOULD SEE HARRY AT RICK DAVENPORTS AND HE WOULD ALWAYS HAVE A SMILE ON HIS FACE,WITH SOMETHING NICE AND FUNNY TO SAY, I WILL MISS HIM VERY MUCH , MY PRAYEERS GO TO THE FAMILY , SO SORRY MS FISH HIS SWEET MOM.
Roland Valentine
May 4, 2010
My heartfelt condolences go out to the Fish family. Buddy and I shared that wonderful time as youths exploring the outdoors in and around the Tar River. I was fortunate to be invited Durant Island with him and his dad, Dr. Fish. Those wonderful memories I will never forget.
Roland Valentine
Marsha Manning Inscoe
May 4, 2010
Mrs.Fish,Wanda and,Janet , I am so sorry about Harry. He was one of the nicest guys I've ever known. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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