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William A. "Bill" Fisher

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William A. "Bill" Fisher, age 78, of Little Rock, passed away Monday, October 24, 2016. He was born October 19, 1938, in Black Oak, the son of Woodrow Wilson Fisher and Elsie Ball Fisher. On November 17, 1962, he was married to Patti Ann Dickson. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Kenneth Eugene Fisher. A U.S. Navy veteran, he was a member of the Albert Pike Masonic Lodge #714, and was Missionary Baptist in his faith. For several years he owned and operated his own construction company, building some of the most beautiful homes in several of the elite neighborhoods in Little Rock. He retired from Garney Construction, where he had the privilege of working alongside his son and three of his grandsons. Bill was a strong and courageous man known to many as "Bad Bill", because of his unstoppable will to fight any battle hard and head on, never giving up even in his final moments here on earth. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and sitting on his porch visiting with friends and family. Truly loved by all, Bill was a wonderful and cherished husband, father, Pap-Paw, son, brother and friend, and will be deeply missed. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Patti Ann Fisher of Little Rock; one son and daughter-in-law, William Keith and Kay Fisher of Little Rock; two daughters and sons-in-law, Phyllis and Eric Jacobsen of Maumelle and Jennifer and Brian Decker of Little Rock; six grandchildren, Cory Holt, Jon Jacobsen, Jamey Jacobsen, Ava Robbins, Benjamin Decker and Brianna Decker; two great-grandchildren, Hannah Jacobsen and Emily Jacobsen; one brother, Mark Fisher of Judsonia; one sister and brother-in-law, Vera and Richard Kidd of Tennessee; numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and extended family members; and a host of wonderful friends. Services will be at 2 p.m., Friday, in Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Glenwood, with Bro. John McAnally officiating. Visitation will be Friday, 12 noon-2 p.m., prior to services. Interment will be in the Sweet Home Cemetery, Amity. Pallbearers will be Cory Holt, Jon Jacobsen, Jamey Jacobsen, Keith Fisher, Eric Jacobsen and Brian Decker. The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Jamie Burton with CARTI, and the staff of Hospice Home Care, for all of their wonderful care given. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.

Published October 26, 2016

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