Fred A. Fisher
June 16, 1925 — September 22, 2011
Fred A. Fisher, 86, formerly of Vinton, Ohio, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2011 at the Ohio Veterans Home, Georgetown, Ohio. He was born June 16, 1925 in Porter, Ohio, the son of the late Raymond and Clara Fisher. Fred was a farmer and retired from the Green Coal Company, Wellston, Ohio in 1989 where he was employed as a truck driver. He was a Vinton High School graduate in the class of 1943; a WWII U.S. Navy Veteran and his memberships included the Vinton American Legion #161 and VFW Post #4464, Gallipolis.
Fred is survived by his wife, Thelma Cardwell Fisher, Vinton; daughters, Leah (Jo) Brown and Gail F. McCarley; grandchildren, Heather Fisher, Rama McCarley, Melody McCarley, and Garrett Brown; and great grandson, Ethan Scott.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jay Fisher.
Graveside services were held Saturday September 24 1:00 PM at Vinton Memorial Park with Tom Kessel, officiant. Military Graveside Services were conducted by Gallia County Veterans Service Organizations. A fellowship luncheon was served at Trinity United Methodist Church, Porter, by the Trinity United Methodist Women and the American Legion Auxiliary Post 161.
Services were under the direction of the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton.
Condolences may be sent to www.mccoymoore.com