LaVaughn Thomas "Tom" Fisher

LaVaughn Thomas “Tom” Fisher passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 in Austin Texas, at the age of 86. Tom is survived by his sons, Tommy and wife Kimberly, Bryan and wife Jane, Mike and wife Denise, daughter, Lydia Fisher Terry, twelve grand-children, Joshua, Courtney, and Erin Fisher, Bryce and Payne Nowak, Katie and Jake Fisher, Hillary Olson Hawkins, Drew, Luke, and Gracie Terry, and Will Fisher, one great granddaughter, Emerson Hawkins, sister Freada Dopel, brother Neil Fisher, and his dear friend and mother of his children, Annie Fisher Broussard.

Tom was born on July 20, 1929 in Rondo, Arkansas. He was the third of nine children born to Thomas E. Fisher and Addie Mae (Boggs) Fisher. He is preceded in death by brothers Glenn, Norris, Lavell (Happy), and Jerald Fisher, sisters Ruth Reynolds and Laveada Willhite, and one granddaughter, Haley Elizabeth Nowak.

Tom proudly served his country as a member of the U. S. Navy, Naval Reserve and Air Force. He retired from the U.S. Air Force on July 31, 1969 as a Master Sargent having served 22 years, one month and 11 days. During his service, he received numerous medals and commendations, including the Korean Service Medal with four battle stars, U.N. Service Medal and Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation. Tom was immensely proud of his service to his country, his children and his grandchildren. Over the years, he proudly spent countless hours attending a variety of sporting and school events, always there to support his children and grandchildren.

The family would like to express their gratitude to numerous caregivers at Seton Northwest Hospital, Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital and Seton Medical Center Austin who provided tireless care for him and compassionate support to his children over these last few weeks. In particular, we’d like to personally thank Holly with the Palliative Care team, IMC Nurse Joy, and IMC CNA Lauren who laughed with us, sang Dad’s favorite country tunes with us and cried with us as they held our hands while we walked this journey with our Dad. Your kindness and compassion will forever remain in our hearts.

A Celebration of Life will take place Saturday, May 21 at 4:00pm at Cook-Walden Chapel of the Hills Funeral Home located at 9700 Anderson Mill Road, Austin Texas 78750.

In honor of Dad we ask that you please dress casually for the Celebration of Life. He was a simple man, and took pride in the simple things life offered. Above all, he would want everyone to be comfortable and casual, there to enjoy your time together, sharing memories.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be made to the The Haley E. Nowak Foundation, in memory and honor of his late granddaughter.

To share your memories and condolences with LaVaugh's family, please visit www.cookwaldenchapelofthehills.com.

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