Richard John Fisher Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Richard John Fisher, age 75, Bristol, VA passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Rehab and Memory Care Center of Bristol surrounded by his family. He had suffered from Alzheimer’s disease for several years though it never took his spirit. Born June 30, 1944 in Rural Retreat, VA to Ray H. and Helen W. Fisher. He graduated from Rural Retreat High School and later attended Highlands Community College. He was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church in Bristol. Richard had a career with Sprint Corporation spanning 30+ years. After retirement from Sprint, he worked 10 years for Aerus/Electrolux Corporation. He was also a member of the board of directors of United Southeast Federal Credit Union for over 20 years. Richard will be most remembered for his love for his family and extended family of many great friends, and for his life of service. He was a long-time member of the Downtown Optimist Club where he served as president and other offices. Because of his children he had a great love for youth sports including Little League baseball and softball where he served over 40 years as board director and president, among many other positions. He was given the unofficial title of “father of softball” in Bristol having been the driving force in establishing a girls Little League softball program, influencing the initiation of softball programs at both Virginia High School and Virginia Intermont College, and transforming Highland View Park into a home for girls’ softball. He was recently honored by having the field named for him. He is survived by his wife, Vickie of nearly 55 years; son, Rick and daughter-in-law, Kelly; grandsons, Joshua and Caleb of Chesterfield, VA; son, Tim and daughter-in-law, Holly; grandson, Eli of Jonesborough, TN; and daughter, Vanessa Meyers and son-in-law, Jason; grandsons, Cainan and Brodie of Bristol, TN; sister-in-law, Sue Fisher of Wytheville, VA; nephews, Darrell and Dwayne Fisher and Chris and Chad Hoback; and many cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, brother, Robert; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Roger and Judy Hoback. The funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 10, 2020 in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Todd Hare officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jason Meyers, Darrell Fisher, Chris Hoback, Dwayne Fisher, Chad Hoback, Cainan Meyers and Joshua Fisher. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M., Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations can be made to St. Luke United Methodist Church, 105 North St Bristol, VA 24201 or Bristol Little League Softball, P.O. Box 711, Bristol, TN 37625. Condolences and memories may be left for the family at akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home, (423) 989-4800 is serving the Fisher family.

Richard John Fisher

June 30, 1944 - June 7, 2020