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Born: October 5, 1927
Died: December 27, 2021
James E Fisher
October 5, 1927 - December 27, 2021
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James E. Fisher, 94, of New Philadelphia, passed away December 27, 2021, at home following a period of declining health.
Born October 5, 1927, he was the son of the late Earl Walter and Irina Margaret (Sharr) Fisher.
After his service to our country, James then worked as a truck driver working for Roadw…
James E. Fisher, 94, of New Philadelphia, passed away December 27, 2021, at home following a period of declining health.
Born October 5, 1927, he was the son of the late Earl Walter and Irina Margaret (Sharr) Fisher.
After his service to our country, James then worked as a truck driver working for Roadway Express from 1958 to 1985.
James is survived by his son-in-law, William (Lois) Gilbert of New Philadelphia; his grandchildren, Michele, Thomas and Peggy Gilbert; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his first wife, Evelyn Leeper Fisher; his second wife, Ruth Phelps Fisher; and his children, Edith Gilbert, James Fisher, Jr. and Sandy Fisher.
Private services will be held with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery at Wadsworth.
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May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time, May you come to know that the love of God is with you always, May your memories of James E. Fisher, give you peace, comfort and strength… Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete. I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers to the family of …. US Veteran, James E. Fisher, is “A True American Hero” God Bless† † Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
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