Obituary for Harold Richard Fisher

Harold Richard Fisher, age 96 of Murphy, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022.

Harold was born in Mackeyville, Pennsylvania to the late Roy “Claude” and Nora Gummo Fisher. He had moved from Hot Springs, Arkansas and had lived in Murphy since 1969. Harold enjoyed woodworking, camping, was an avid collector of stamps and coins and loved his family. He was a member of Murphy First United Methodist Church. Harold graduated Penn State in 1953 and was a US Forest Ranger for 28 years. He was also a United States Navy veteran.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Mae Yearick Fisher; a daughter-in-law, Carole Fisher; and a grandson, Daniel McCullough.

Harold is survived by his son, Thomas Fisher; his daughters, Brenda Ross (James), Catherine Brown (Terry) and Lori McCullough (Robert); his grandchildren, Kaleb, Elizabeth, Patrick, Andrew, Katharine, Mackenzie and Matthew; and his great grandchildren, Carolina, Jadah, Hazel and Parker.

A memorial service will be held at 3pm on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Rev. Wil Posey will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 2pm - 3pm prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to the food bank through Murphy First United Methodist Church, 73 Valley River Ave, Murphy NC 28906.

You may send tributes to the family at www.townson-rose.com

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.


You may send tributes to the family at www.townson-rose.com