Jack L. Fisher, age 76, of Greenfield, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011, in Greenfield. Born on March 9, 1935, in Indianapolis, he was the son of Hal and Ruth (Spencer) Fisher.
Jack graduated from Morristown High School and worked as a millwright for RCA for 35 years before retiring. He was a veteran of the Korean War, was past Post Commander at the American Legion #119, and was a member of the Shelbyville American Legion. Jack loved fishing, farming, auto racing, and was an avid history buff.
Surviving him are his son, John Fisher of Oaklandon, Ind.; daughters, Toni (Kevin) Austin of Indianapolis, Tracie (Brian) Arnett of Greenfield, Michelle (Kevin) Conrad of Smyrna, Tenn.; sister, Pat (Max) Purcell of Carthage; grandson, Christopher Austin of England, Ind.; three step-grandchildren, Alisorra, Jeremy, and Jeffrey Arnett; and three step-great-grandchildren, Braedon, Coltin, and Damon Arnett.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Hal and Ruth.
Visitation will be held from noon until 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, at Erlewein Mortuary in Greenfield. A Celebration of Jacks’ life will take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, at the funeral home. Pastor Paul Enyart will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org, Hancock Regional Hospice at 801 N. State St., Greenfield, IN 46140, or to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org.
Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.erleweinmortuary.com or email condolences to [email protected].
