Thomas Fisher

Mr. Thomas Fisher, 84, of Salamanca, NY died Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Salamanca Nursing & Rehab, following a short illness.

Born September 14, 1934 in Huntington, WV, he was the son of the late Fred and Leedona Andrick Fisher. He was married on March 28, 1963 to the former Shirley Moore, who survives.

Mr. Fisher had been employed as a long-haul truck driver for over fourty-five years, retiring in 2002.

He enjoyed spending time with his family, occasionally taking them on the open road, as well as to local races and drive-in movies. He enjoyed NASCAR and was a fan of both the Earnhardts. He enjoyed the outdoors and taking long drives with his wife. He was a former member of the Jamestown and Randolph Moose Lodge.

Surviving besides his wife are: five daughters, Lagressa Michielsen, SC, Sue (Herb) Brown, Salamanca, NY, Debbie Brown, Conewango Valley, NY, Lorrie (Keith Miller) Cain, Randolph, NY, Lisa (Wayne) Edgar, SC; five sons, Thomas (Helen) Fisher Jr., Jamestown, NY, Larry Fisher, Salamanca, NY, Thomas L. (Rebecca) Fisher, TN, Fred Fisher, Salamanca, NY, Lance (Amy) Fisher, Conewango Valley, NY; a brother, Jack Fisher, Jamestown, NY; twenty-nine grandchildren; fifty-six great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a brother, Richard Fisher, a grandson, Adam Scot Michielsen, a great-granddaughter, Alexis Fisher, three great-grandsons, Jordan Michael Fisher, Connor Fisher, and Jared Sherlock.

There will be no visitation.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at the Coldspring Firehall, Steamburg, NY from 12 pm – 4 pm.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, NY.

E-condolences can be sent to orourke.orourkefh@gmail.com or posted to facebook.com/onofh.