Willard Fisher

Willard E. Fisher, 88, of Langwell Avenue, Asheville, died Friday, June 18, 2010, at the John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center. A native of Madison County, Mr. Fisher was a son of the late James R. Fisher, Sr., and Ruth Gertrude Landis. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Waycaster "Virgie" Fisher, who died in 2002; and by three brothers, Clyde, Richard and James, Jr. Mr. Fisher was a veteran of the Army Air Corps, serving during WWII in North Africa. He also served as a Captain with the Asheville Fire Department for 36 years. He was a member of the Leicester VFW and of West Asheville Baptist Church. He enjoyed country music and playing his guitar. He played in various local events. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Jane Fisher, of Asheville; grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Matthew and Kathrine Fisher, of Raleigh; great-grandson, Tyler Downing; and a brother, Jimmy Fisher. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday at Green Hills Cemetery with the Reverend Stan Welch officiating. His family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue. The family requests that memorials be made to West Asheville Baptist Church, 926 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 28806 or to Carepartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.