Robert "Bob" Carl Fisher Jr.
September 1, 1934 ~ December 10, 2025
Born in:
Proctor, NC
Resided in:
Weaverville, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailRobert “Bob” Carl Fisher, Jr., 91, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
He was born in Proctor, NC (now Fontana Lake), in Swain Co. on September 1, 1934, to the late Robert Carl Fisher, Sr., and Ollie Myers Schaffner. He was also preceded in death by his step-father, Michael Schaffner, and daughter-in-law, Kimberly Ann Vannoy Fisher.
Bob is survived by his wife of almost 69 years, Jean Battle Fisher; sons, Robert Michael Fisher (Lisa) and John Philip Fisher (Angie); seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; special half-sister, Susie Bartley (Joe); and his little dog, Muffin.
After graduating from Swain High School, where he played football and baseball, he proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. His primary responsibility was driving the Colonel from stop to stop. He was a Korean War veteran, serving from 1954 to 1957. He then worked for many years as an innkeeper with Holiday Inn and Comfort Inn. Following retirement, he worked part-time at Groce Funeral Home for 20 years.
For over 60 years, Bob served as a child of God at West Asheville Baptist Church, including as a Deacon, on the Pastoral Search Committee and as an usher. He loved his Savior Jesus Christ, his family and friends, and everyone he met.
The celebration of his life will begin with the receiving of friends at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 17, at West Asheville Baptist Church. The funeral service, officiated by the Rev. Tony Hooper, will follow at 12:00 p.m. Burial, with Marine Corps honors, will then take place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the West Asheville Baptist Church Building Fund, 926 Haywood Rd., Asheville, NC 28806, or to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
Services
Visitation: December 17, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
West Asheville Baptist Church
926 Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 253-9824
http://www.westashevillebaptist.org
Funeral Service: December 17, 2025 12:00 pm
West Asheville Baptist Church
926 Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 253-9824
http://www.westashevillebaptist.org
Burial: December 17, 2025 1:30 pm
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
1498 Sand Hill Road
Candler, NC 28715
(828)667-8715
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. but goodness gracious what a life well lived. i remember first meeting bob through kim and bob garren and thinking what an amazing man he was. then when philip and angie came into my life, it was a full circle moment. after meeting both michael & philip it was obvious that the “apple didn’t fall far from the tree”
he was so proud of both michael and philip but none more proud of those grands in years to come ( and now great grands) i know beyond a shadow of a doubt that there are numerous memories that will flood your mind in the coming weeks and months of your amazing dad and may they be a comfort to you all. love you all!
oh my precious Fisher family my heart is saddened in the loss of Mr Bob. although we have not lost him for we know right where he is and thank God for the hope we have in Him of seeing him again. i know someone who was very happy to see him. My daddy loved him with everything that was in him he told us that “Bob Fisher was the finest man he knew and was his best friend”
know that the Dowdle family is praying for you all and loves you with all that is within us
Jean, Michael, and Phillip
Bobby was one of my favorite people EVER. I pray that you all can find comfort in your memories. May you feel the loving arms of our Lord wrap around you at this time.
Love you all,
Cousin Donna Lawrence Bartlett
We were saddened to hear of Bob’s passing. He was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed! Our prayers go out to all of you at this time. We love you all!
We met Bob when we joined his Sunday School class. He always called me Tinkerbell. Such a gracious and loving man a child of God. He and Jean were a great part of our lives and will miss him
I am so very sorry dear Mrs. Fisher,Phillip and Mikey. He was such a sweet and godly man. He lived a great life and now he is with Jesus. Love you, Mr. Fisher.
Prayers for the peace of Christ for the family.
Love Lee and Latrella
May God be with you at this time.
Mike, Philip & Family,
So sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Please know you are in our thoughts & prayers.
Larry & Sandra Davis
So sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Please know you are in our thoughts & prayers.
Larry & Sandra Davis
Jean, Phillip and Mike,
So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing.What a wonderful life he had here on earth and now with his Lord and Savior for eternity.
Love and prayers
Steve and Linda Crawford
Dear Bob’s family,
I am so sorry to learn about Bob’s passing. My condolences to his family. He was a fine man & it was a pleasure getting to know him & Jean. I first became acquainted with Bob many years ago when I was a nurse to his in-laws, the Battles, who both were my residents at Aston Park HCC. He was always so friendly & the perfect gentleman. I know how sad it is to lose a parent & especially during the Christmas season but know that he will be celebrating his first Christmas up in Heaven with all those gone on before him. Cherish your memories. Again my sympathy to his family.
Philip and Fisher family, I am so sorry for your loss! I worked with Mr Fisher at the Holiday Inn many years ago and he was always the nicest man! He always had a smile on his face and I feel sure he’s smiling now! Praying for your family!
You are in my prayers. Bob was such a funny and sweet man. He could always make me smile and laugh. Especially when he talked about his precious Maggie and Muffin. He loved his family so much. He will be greatly missed.
We are sorry to hear about Mr. Fisher’s passing. He was a fine man and always such a gentleman! We will keep the family in our prayers.
Dear Fisher Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mike & Joan Macalka
Bob was a dear friend who loved his Lord and savior, then his wife ! He was a member of west Asheville Baptist. He was a good person , we talked a lot about our Lord , and he was friends with my cousin Audrey Neighbors we be missed but we will see each other in a little while.
Truly one of the finest men I have ever known! My memory bank is full of wonderful times at West Asheville Baptist Church around Bob and his family…and who could forget all the great times on the softball fields! Bob was many things…first and foremost a gentleman and a faithful servant of the Lord…but he was also a friend and example of steadfast consistency. As I have grown older, I realize how blessed I was to grow up in church surrounded by men like Bob Fisher, Jim Shetley, George Dowdle, Bob Garren, Donnie Ball and Jim Johnson. I’m confident that Bob has been reunited with sweet Kim, and they are waiting on those of us who are still here to join them. My Mom (Shirley) and I offer our prayers and most sincere condolences to Mike, Philip and all the family. ✝️❤️✝️
I always loved getting to see Mr Bob at the funeral home. What a wonderful man with a smile as big as his heart. I was so thrilled when I learned that he was Mike and Phillip’s Daddy. You are such a wonderful family, and my prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of great loss.
Doug Coombs and Kay Olsen
My sincere sympathy goes to Jean and all the family. Bob was the essential key to the successful operation of the Comfort Inn in Canton when my late husband Ken Wilson opened the hotel. His pleasant and positive outlook on life was inspiring and contagious. He will be missed and remembered fondly by many.
Today our faithful and kind cousin,Bobby, will be celebrated for his life well lived. We so loved him and wished we all could have had more time with him. Jesus said it’s time and invited him home. Many in heaven are enjoying his company and rejoicing. Our hope is to rejoice with you when He calls us home. Love you all and praying for God’s peace.
Jean and family we were so sorry to hear about Bobs passing. We have many good memories of the Fisher family when we went to West Asheville Baptist. I know he will be missed by many. We will be praying for your family in the days ahead.