Celebrating the life of
Frank Howell Fisher
June 30, 1931 - May 24, 2007
Frank Howell Fisher
Savannah, GA – Frank Howell Fisher, age 75, died Thursday, May 24, 2007, at his home on Skidaway Island. The Chester County, Pennsylvania native moved to Savannah in 1993, settling at The Landings on Skidaway Island. He graduated from The Westtown School in Westtown, PA in 1949 and from Ohio Wesleyan University, where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon, in 1953.
Mr. Fisher served as a medic in the United States Army Air Force, and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan from 1953-1955.
He was a member of the Landings Club and the Skidaway Island Kiwanis Club, through which he became very involved with the Hess Elementary School Bear Buddy Program. Mr. Fisher was the founder, in the late 1990’s, of the Savannah Quaker Group. He also attended church with his wife at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, the late Jeanne Russell Fisher.
Surviving are his wife, of twenty-four years, Sandra S. Fisher of Savannah; his children, Kimberle Fisher Glazer of Vienna, VA, Susan Hyland Fisher of Bay City, MI, Michael Dudley Fisher of Birchrunville, PA, Christopher Kirk Fisher of , and Holly McGill Fisher of Downingtown, PA; step-children, Kimberly McGill Wolfe of Edwards, CO and William Ronald McGill of West Chester, PA; his brothers, Guilford Dudley Fisher of New York City, NY and Henry V. Fisher of Kennett Square, PA; fifteen grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 29, 2007, at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. Interment will take place in West Chester, PA.
Remembrances may be made to Union Mission, 120 Fahm St., Savannah, GA 31401, The Salvation Army, P.O Box 23798, Savannah, GA 31403, or to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 3 West Ridge Rd., Savannah, GA 31411.
From a Profile employee and also a long time friend of Fisher & Son - the best to Mike and his family and his 'extended' Fisher family - Sincerely - Dan Fick
- Dan Fick, Virginville, PA
Frank hired me in the early 90s to work to local turf business. Frank was a visionary then with great leadership abilities. In retirement he lead too. Frank had a great life full of positive influenses
- Ted Huhn, Elkton, MD
I only met Frank a couple of times, but I worked with Mike & Anne Fisher and their family are such good, caring, thoughtful people. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
- Lori Davis, Shelby Township, MI
Barry and I are both sadden by the loss of Frank. Our thoughts are with you and yours.
- Jennifer Turner, Exton, PA
Everyone at Logan Labs has the entire Fisher family in their thoughts and prayers.
- Susan Shaner, Russells Point, OH
My condolences to the Fisher Family on the loss of Frank.
- Harry Wilson, Leverett, MA
My deepest condolences and best wishes for the family at Franks passing.
- Jim Jensen, Philadelphia, PA
Frank was a great business leader with high standards for all of us to achieve. He will be missed by all who knew him. Our prayers be with you in your time of sorrow. Ron & Fran Fister
- Ron and Fran Fister, Alpharetta, GA
Mike and the entire Fisher family, Herod Seeds joins you in grieving the loss of your father, Frank Fisher
- Ned Herod, Richmond, VA
Mike: We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. From all of us at Becker Underwood, please accept our deepest sympathy. Sincerely, Wally Boilek
- Wally Boilek, Griffith, IN
I am so sorry to learn of Frank's passing. I knew Frank from my association with the Independent Turf and Ornamental Distributors Association. He always went out of his way to have a conversation and made me feel welcome and a part of the association. I will always have fond memories and I will keep him and his family in my prayers.
- Paul Hoffmann, Creve Coeur, MO
Mike, We are so sorry to hear about Franks passing, our condolences go out to your entire family.
- Bob Lippman Jr., Trumbull, CT
I only knew Frank a short while but he seemed to be a very decent and impressionable man. I wish I could have known him longer.
- Herb Mays, Downingtown, PA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Don & Carolyn Steelman, Savannah, GA
We have many special memories of our friendship with Frank. The drive in the red convertible, stoping to see friends,was enjoyed by many. Besides all this, we remember Frank as one of the truly 'good' people we have ever known. We loved Frank, and will miss him so much. Sandy,to you and each of Frank's loved ones, our deepest sympathy. Jack and Leslie
- Jack and Leslie McCloskey, Savannah, GA
My Dear Sandy, I just read about Frank. Carol & I are so sorry for you and your family. We knew Frank to be a loving caring person to all he knew. He will be missed by everyone who he associated with and especially Carol & I. You are in our prayers.
- Carol & Gary Bocard, Savannah, GA
From a Profile employee and also a long time friend of Fisher & Son - the best to Mike and his family and his 'extended' Fisher family - Sincerely - Dan Fick
- Dan Fick, Virginville, PA
Frank hired me in the early 90s to work to local turf business. Frank was a visionary then with great leadership abilities. In retirement he lead too. Frank had a great life full of positive influenses
- Ted Huhn, Elkton, MD
I only met Frank a couple of times, but I worked with Mike & Anne Fisher and their family are such good, caring, thoughtful people. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
- Lori Davis, Shelby Township, MI
Barry and I are both sadden by the loss of Frank. Our thoughts are with you and yours.
- Jennifer Turner, Exton, PA
Everyone at Logan Labs has the entire Fisher family in their thoughts and prayers.
- Susan Shaner, Russells Point, OH
My condolences to the Fisher Family on the loss of Frank.
- Harry Wilson, Leverett, MA
My deepest condolences and best wishes for the family at Franks passing.
- Jim Jensen, Philadelphia, PA
Frank was a great business leader with high standards for all of us to achieve. He will be missed by all who knew him. Our prayers be with you in your time of sorrow. Ron & Fran Fister
- Ron and Fran Fister, Alpharetta, GA
Mike and the entire Fisher family, Herod Seeds joins you in grieving the loss of your father, Frank Fisher
- Ned Herod, Richmond, VA
Mike: We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. From all of us at Becker Underwood, please accept our deepest sympathy. Sincerely, Wally Boilek
- Wally Boilek, Griffith, IN
I am so sorry to learn of Frank's passing. I knew Frank from my association with the Independent Turf and Ornamental Distributors Association. He always went out of his way to have a conversation and made me feel welcome and a part of the association. I will always have fond memories and I will keep him and his family in my prayers.
- Paul Hoffmann, Creve Coeur, MO
Mike, We are so sorry to hear about Franks passing, our condolences go out to your entire family.
- Bob Lippman Jr., Trumbull, CT
I only knew Frank a short while but he seemed to be a very decent and impressionable man. I wish I could have known him longer.
- Herb Mays, Downingtown, PA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Don & Carolyn Steelman, Savannah, GA
We have many special memories of our friendship with Frank. The drive in the red convertible, stoping to see friends,was enjoyed by many. Besides all this, we remember Frank as one of the truly 'good' people we have ever known. We loved Frank, and will miss him so much. Sandy,to you and each of Frank's loved ones, our deepest sympathy. Jack and Leslie
- Jack and Leslie McCloskey, Savannah, GA
My Dear Sandy, I just read about Frank. Carol & I are so sorry for you and your family. We knew Frank to be a loving caring person to all he knew. He will be missed by everyone who he associated with and especially Carol & I. You are in our prayers.
- Carol & Gary Bocard, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
