FRANCIS ROBERT "BOB" FISHER

1940 - 2025

Francis Robert "Bob" Fisher, 84, of Wellsboro, died on Monday, October 6, 2025. He was born on November 21, 1940, on Dantz Run Road, Wellsboro, to Daniel and Agnes (Schultz) Fisher. He graduated from Wellsboro High School and then served in the United States Army, traveling overseas as a heavy equipment operator. In 1964 Bob married Sherry Fillmore, who survives. He worked for Corning Glass Works, Corning, N.Y., for 38 years. After retiring, he drove for Campbell's Trucking in Galeton and, later, transported mail to Coudersport.
Bob's unwavering faith in the Lord was evident in all he did. From his 5 a.m. devotionals to his tireless service to the Marsh Creek Fellowship Baptist Church and community. He truly embodied the love and grace of a Christ-centered life.
Bob is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sherry (Fillmore) Fisher, sisters: Dorthy Faivre, Reita Borden, Bonnie Allen, Nancy (Tom) Mosso, and Cheryl Kaminski, all of the Wellsboro area, brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Rick (Marlene) Fillmore; his children: Robert Fisher and Genny Fisher-Huck, both of Wellsboro; grandchildren: Bethany Huck (John Chambers), Sarah Huck, Nicole Fisher-Huck, Megan Cohick, Briar (Joy) Huck, Breanna Fillmore, and Chad Fisher; great-grandchildren: Bryar, Quinn, Jayden, Dominick, Adrianna, Logan, Addilyn, Lennon, Harper, and Kace and many, many nieces and nephews.
Bob was predeceased by a brother: Daniel Fisher; brother and sister in law: Lewis (Gladys) Fisher; sister: Alberta Fisher Confer, sister and brother-in-law: Annabelle (Dick) Rice; brothers-in-law: Jess Allen, Tom Kaminski, and Cub Faivre; sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Norie (Bob Gross); sister-in-law: Vivian Roy; brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Don (Nancy) Falk; son-in-law: Craig Huck and granddaughter: Kristy Brown. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 22 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Marsh Creek Fellowship Baptist Church, Wellsboro. A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor Keith Williams officiating. Interment will be in the Wellsboro Cemetery, Wellsboro. Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro.