John E. Fischer

John E. (Jack) Fischer, 81, of Richmond, departed this life Friday, June 13, 2003 after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Elizabeth B. Fischer. He is survived by two sons, John Ray Fischer of the home, Michael R. Fischer and his wife, Susan of Glen Allen, Va.; two daughters, Linda L. West of Chester, and Elizabeth F. Browning of Virginia Beach; a devoted son-in-law, Nukey West of Chester; a brother, Robert L. (Bobby) Fischer and his wife, Kathy of Richmond; a sister, Vera Weymouth of Richmond; a devoted sister-in-law, Adele Myers of Brooklawn, N.J.; nine grandchildren, Gary, Kim, Heather, John Jr., Lindsey, Mikey, Chase, Kirk and Jamie; four great-grandchildren, Hope, Dillon, Lexi and Samuel; and several nieces and nephews; and a very close and dear friend, Frank Amato of the home. Mr. Fischer was a World War II veteran and served in North Africa and the Italian Campaign. Mr. Fischer spent most of his life in the furniture industry. His remains rest at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Rd., where the family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, and where funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday. Interment Greenwood Memorial Park.