Tuesday, November 25, 2025 10:20 am

Ray Fisher, age 87, of Forest City, passed away Friday, November 21, 2025.

Ray was born December 2, 1937 in Rutherford County to the late Estelle Fisher. He was a graduate of Mt. Vernon High School, class of 1956. Ray served honorably in the U.S. Army. He worked for PPG for several years and for Mastercraft for 20 years before retirement. He was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Kim Fisher Beaver Hodge and a sister, Ruth Fisher Reynolds.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 65 years, Jackie Bright Fisher; son, Chris A. Fisher (Cathy) of Rutherfordton; grandchildren, Fonda Beaver, Shannon Beaver, Amber Beaver Lallement, Mason Fisher and Logan Fisher; a great grandson, Justice Friday and a host of nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be conducted at 2pm Wednesday, November 26 at Bethany Baptist Church with Rev. Dale Austin officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with military honors accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations requested to Bethany Baptist Church, 760 Bethany Church Rd., Forest City, NC 28043 or to the Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue, 380 U.S. Hwy. 221N, Rutherfordton, NC 28139.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.