Larry S. Fisher

MARDELA SPRINGS-Larry S. Fisher, 69, of Mardela Springs, died Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 8, 1945 in Baltimore, a son of Harry S. Fisher of Salisbury and the late Louise Beach Fisher. Larry graduated from Wicomico High School with the Class of 1963. After high school he proudly served his country in the US Navy. After his discharge from the Navy he went to work for Delmarva Power where he enjoyed a 42 year career. He retired in 2009 as a Plant Operator, a job he truly loved. Not long after, Larry missed his work and co-workers, who he considered his extended family, and went back to work as a sub-contractor for NRG at the Indian River power plant until his second retirement in 2014. Memberships included the Vingt Cinq Club (25-year club with Delmarva Power and Light Company), Temple Post #170 Masonic Lodge in Mardela Springs and he attended Snethen United Methodist Church in Mardela. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and hunt. Larry was a true animal lover and paid special attention to his dogs, “Tank,” “Rocky” and “Britches.” He also loved sports and was a long time Dallas Cowboys and Florida State fan. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Linda K. Fisher; 3 children, Jeff Fisher and wife, Mary of Bowie, MD, Allyson Smith and husband, Jamie of Wilson, NC and Mike Fisher and wife, Jana of Salisbury; 5 beloved grandchildren, Jacob, Riley, Ansley, Jarrett and Alex; and a sister, Marty Yates of Salisbury. He is also survived by brothers-in-law, Donald Knepper and wife, Deborah and Dusty Knepper and wife, Lorraine, all of Bridgeville; and several nieces and nephews. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Short Funeral Home in Delmar. A Masonic service will begin at 11:00 followed by the funeral service, officiated by Elder Jim Dayton. Interment with military honors will follow the service at Springhill Memory Gardens in Hebron. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802. . Arrangements are being handled by Short Funeral Home in Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com

Larry S. Fisher

October 8, 1945 - February 17, 2015