At eighteen years old, Henry worked in the warehouse of a local telephone company and married his high school sweetheart. When she became pregnant, Henry worked nights as a janitor to support his wife and daughter. Although money was tight in those early years, Henry saved up and bought a small home in town. His hard work and dedication to the job earned him the attention of the higher-up’s, and soon Henry received a management position. A few years later, another daughter was born followed by a son. Although he never attended college, Henry worked hard, rarely missed a day at work, and after years of dedication to the company, Henry eventually became the COO of Alltel Communications.
His story is the American Dream, work hard and love well. He passed this vision down to his children, wanting them to have every opportunity in life. He taught them the value of hard work and loyalty. But most importantly, Henry taught his children to love God and love family. Most weekends, Henry could be found in the woods with his son teaching him to hunt and fish. As a result, his son grew up appreciating the value of faith, family, and dedication to work, for which I will be forever grateful.
You see, my father-in-law left a lasting legacy that my husband is now passing on our sons. He modeled how to love God, cherish your wife, and spend quality time with your children. My husband inherited his sense of humor and laughter became an instant partner in our marriage. We laugh, we cry, we love. It’s as though my father-in-law’s spirit lives within my husband, teaching our boys to love and cherish God as well as one another.
“You’re gonna leave a legacy no matter what you do,
It ain’t a question of if they will,
It’s how they remember you.”
After 58 years of marriage, Henry “Butch” Fisher went to be the Lord. I’m sure the angels are laughing at one of Butch’s jokes and smiling at his contagious laugh. In loving memory, you will be forever missed. Henry “Butch” Fisher, April 12, 1944-April 18, 2021.
I was blessed to be that girl❤️🙏🏻❤️ Thank you for this tribute.
This brought tears to our eyes. Although we didn’t know Butch well, we will remember his humor and his sweet spirit.
What a beautiful tribute to both Butch Fisher, but also to your husband Our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family.
That was a wonderful tribute to Butch. Brenda, Butch, Bobby and I had some really good times together.