John Fisher

John Edward Fisher, 86, of North Little Rock died Sunday, March 13, 2016. John was born March 9, 1930 in Marshall, Texas to the late Paul Edward and Ella Virginia Fisher. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Jewel "Lindy" Fisher.
Survivors include his sons, John Paul Fisher, Rob Fisher and wife, Janet of North Little Rock; Charles Fisher, of Atlanta, Georgia; daughter, Vicki Halley and husband John of Siloam Springs; ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
He served in the Korean War from 1951 until 1953, Company B 44th Engineer Construction Battalion.
He was a member of Park Hill Baptist Church for 47 years where he was a Deacon.
John worked for Arkla Gas Company for 41 years in the pipeline department. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and woodworking. He was known as "Grandpa MacGyver" to his grandkids due to his ability to build or fix anything.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am Friday at Park Hill Baptist Church with Dr. S. Cary Heard and Dr. Ken Shaddox officiating. Burial will be at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Thursday at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.SmithFamilyCares.com