Gary Fisher of Coffeyville Kansas passed away August 6, 2024, age 83.

Born in Nowata, Oklahoma to Earl and Ella Louise Fisher (Cole).

 

Gary grew up in Coffeyville, Kansas.  He graduated from Field Kindley High School. He enrolled in the Navy during 1962–1966 as a firefighter in damage control on the Bon Homme Richard aircraft carrier. He retired from the Union Pacific railroad, working as a bridge mechanic for 30 years 1971– 2001.

 

He liked all types of sports. When he was a young man, he was very good at playing pool, and then moved onto golfing and going to baseball and basketball games. He liked to support his community.

 

He was a member of the Keystone Masonic Lodge #102 A.F. & A.M. and a lifetime member of VFW.

 

Preceded in death, parents, Earl and Ella Fisher, niece Kari Bromley of Coffeyville, sister Barbara Murray of Wichita, sister Karen Bromley of Coffeyville.

 

Survivors include, niece, Debora Shaw of Wichita, niece Sheri Bromley of Coffeyville, nephews Mike Bromley, Scott Bromley, Shawn Bromley all of Coffeyville, and numerous nieces and nephews.

 

Gary was a very private person, and cremation has taken place under the direction of David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville.

 

A memorial service celebrating Gary's life will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 7, 2024, in Robbins Cemetery, 3727 CR 1675, west of Coffeyville.

 

In memory of Gary donations can be made to the CCC women and men’s basketball in Coffeyville; contributions may be left with or mailed in care of David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 North Cline Road, Coffeyville, KS 67337.

 

To leave a message for Gary's family please visit www.dswbfh.com

 

David W. Barnes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.